How to bid on office space for a US Armed Forces Recruiting Center, Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is looking for lease proposals for approximately 2,504 square feet of commercial office space. This space will be used for a US Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Johnstown, New York. The location must be within a one-quarter mile radius of North Comrie Avenue and include parking for six vehicles, along with a secondary exit. The proposed rent must cover water, sewer, common-area maintenance (CAM), real estate taxes, and insurance.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 29, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by August 30, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are typically not considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for owners of commercial office space, particularly those with properties in retail plazas, located near North Comrie Avenue in Johnstown, New York. Firms specializing in facilities leasing and property management with available space meeting the specific square footage and amenity requirements (parking, secondary exit) should consider responding. The agency requires the use of their government lease form.

How to respond

To access the full details and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view any associated documents, though this is not always required.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your proposed rental amount clearly itemizes or confirms inclusion of water, sewer, common-area maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance, as required. Double-check that your property meets all specified requirements, including the exact square footage, the one-quarter mile radius from North Comrie Avenue, parking for six vehicles, and the presence of a secondary exit.

While not required for this RFI, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to any contract award. The SAM registration process, including the notarized letter requirement, can take several weeks. It is highly recommended to begin or update your SAM registration immediately to avoid potential delays if your firm is selected for a contract.