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

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is looking to lease approximately 3,360 square feet of commercial office space. This space is intended for a US Armed Forces Recruiting Station.

The required location is within a one-quarter mile radius of Commercial Drive in New Hartford (also known as New York Mills), New York. The office must be in a retail plaza, include parking for eight vehicles, and have a secondary exit. The proposed rent must cover water, sewer, common area maintenance (CAM) costs, real estate taxes, and insurance.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 29, 2026. Proposals are due by August 30, 2026, at 12:01 AM Eastern Time. It is important to submit your proposal before this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for property owners or lessors with commercial office space in a retail plaza in the specified New York Mills area. Firms with properties that meet the size, location, parking, and egress requirements should consider responding. This falls under facilities and real estate categories.

How to respond

To access the opportunity details, click "View original source" on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Your response should include a proposed rental amount that covers water, sewer, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance. The lessor must agree to use the Government's form of lease. For additional information, you may contact Jane Arnold at [email protected].

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your proposed property strictly meets all specified requirements, including the exact square footage, location radius, parking capacity, and secondary exit. Clearly itemize what the proposed rental amount covers, confirming it includes water/sewer, CAM, property taxes, and insurance.

Begin the System for Award Management (SAM) registration process immediately if you are not already registered. While not required to respond to this RFI, registration is mandatory before any contract award. The SAM registration process, including the notarized letter requirement, can take several weeks, so early action is crucial to avoid delays.