Bid guide
How to bid on retail space for an Armed Forces Career Center with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking to lease 2,067.20 to 2,720 square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in Vista, California. This space will be used for an Armed Forces Career Center.
The lease term can be up to five years and must include janitorial services and parking. The space needs to meet specific government security and build-out requirements. This is a chance for building owners or their exclusive representatives to secure a long-term government tenant.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 03, 2026. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
All initial and final offers must be received by this deadline. Lessors must also be registered and active in SAM.gov before submitting their final offer.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for building owners or their exclusive representatives who have Class A or B retail space available in Vista, California. The space must be within the delineated area defined by South Santa Fe Avenue, West Mission Road, East Mission Road, West San Marcos Boulevard, North Twin Oaks Valley Road, South Twin Valley Oaks Road, North Melrose Drive, and South Melrose Drive.
The property should be able to accommodate specific government requirements for ingress/egress, parking, and security. Firms with experience in facilities leasing, particularly to government entities, will find this relevant.
How to respond
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Your response should include the building name and address, an as-built floor plan, a digital photo of the street view, the area in BOMA rentable and usable square feet, the rental rate per square foot (including CAM, taxes, and insurance), and any common area factors. If you are a representative, include your exclusivity agreement.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all construction specifications, security measures, and lease requirements. The government will consider your ability to meet these, along with location, competitive costs, and qualitative ratings for mission suitability. Ensure your proposed space offers both a primary and secondary point of ingress/egress.
Provide lighted, non-exclusive or reserved on-site parking for four government vehicles 24/7, plus additional lighted parking for approximately six employee vehicles and visitors during business hours, weekends, and holidays. Remember to include janitorial services in your lease proposal, as this is mandatory. Also, ensure your proposed location is not near businesses like sexually oriented businesses, bars, or liquor stores, as these are incompatible with an Armed Forces Career Center.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the original posting controls.