U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Office - Bristol, Virginia
ID: DACA655260000700Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23510-1096, USA

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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53)

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LEASE/RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (X1AA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting lease proposals for approximately 900 usable square feet of retail space in Bristol, Virginia, to serve as a recruiting office for the Armed Forces. The requirements for the lease include 24-hour access, communication infrastructure, direct exterior access, and lighted parking, with proposals needing to address accessibility, fire protection, and environmental considerations. This procurement is crucial for establishing a functional recruiting presence in the area, and proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on January 30, 2026. Interested parties should contact Ashlyn Wharton at ashlyn.k.wharton@usace.army.mil or by phone at 757-675-5720 for further details.

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    Exhibit E, titled "AGENCY AGREEMENT / AUTHORIZATION FOR PROPERTY MANAGER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF OWNER," is a certification form designed for lessors in government lease agreements. Its primary purpose is to formally attest that a designated property manager has the legal authority to act on behalf of the owner in all matters related to a government lease. This includes signing the lease and any amendments, collecting payments, managing property maintenance, and executing a release of obligations to the United States. The document requires the owner to print their name, the property's address, the agent's name, and then provide their signature, printed name, and title. This form ensures that all actions taken by the property manager regarding the lease are legally binding and authorized by the property owner, providing clarity and legal standing in federal, state, and local government procurement processes involving leased properties.
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    This document, GSA Form 3517B Exhibit C, outlines the general clauses for the acquisition of leasehold interests in real property by the Government. It details 48 clauses covering various aspects of the lease agreement. Key areas include general provisions like subletting, assignment, subordination, and the integrated nature of the agreement. Performance clauses address delivery and condition of the property, lessor default, progressive occupancy, maintenance, fire/casualty damage, compliance with laws, alterations, and acceptance of space. Payment terms cover System for Award Management (SAM) registration, prompt payment, assignment of claims, and specific payment conditions for square footage. Standards of conduct include business ethics, anti-kickback procedures, drug-free workplace, and hotline poster display. Adjustment clauses cover price adjustments for illegal activity, defective cost data, and proposals for changes. Audit provisions address examination of records by GSA. Dispute resolution and labor standards, such as equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, are also included. Subcontracting requirements and a prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment are outlined, emphasizing compliance and reporting obligations.
    The USACE Recruiting Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) DACA655260000700 seeks a fully-serviced, five-year lease for approximately 900 gross square feet in Bristol, VA. Offers are due by January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM EST, and must be submitted via email or mail to Ashlyn Wharton. The RLP outlines detailed requirements including 24-hour access, communication infrastructure, direct exterior access, and lighted parking. The delineated area is bounded by HWY 81, Old Air Port Rd., Massachusetts Ave, and Commonwealth Ave. Proposals must address accessibility, fire protection, life safety, floodplain avoidance, and environmental considerations, including a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and compliance with NEPA and NHPA. The Government will evaluate offers based on price and technical factors such as location, neighborhood, ease of access, parking, building appearance, adjacent businesses, signage potential, floor plan, and high-speed internet availability. The lease will be awarded to the offer most advantageous to the Government, with the possibility of negotiations.
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