Solicitation
Detached Duty Recruiter Coworking Stations
Department of Homeland Security · US Coast Guard · Sol. 70Z02327QCGRC0001
Due in 20 days
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The U.S. Coast Guard Accession Services Center wants a contractor to find, vet and rent furnished coworking office space for its recruiters in up to 16 cities across the U.S. (including Ponce, PR). It is a single firm-fixed-price award for three years: a 12-month base plus two 12-month options. It is not set aside for small businesses.
Watch out for
- Many cities, one contractor. A small business must find, vet and contract coworking space in 16 different cities, and the notice never says how long it has to have them ready.
Demonstrates the ability to provide acceptable spaces in all required locations within the required timeframe.
- Strict space and equipment specs. Each site needs exact desk dimensions, 500-1000 sq ft, a conference room, printer/scanner, parking and kitchenette, which many standard coworking providers may not offer in one package.
The contractor shall provide a conference room capable of hosting larger
- Fast issue-resolution deadlines. You must respond to problems in 2 days and fix them in 7 days across all sites, even though you do not control the coworking operators.
notification, the Contractor shall respond within two (2) days and provide a resolution within
- Conflicting past performance window. The submission instructions ask for examples from the past five years, but the evaluation section asks for the past three years, so safest to offer examples that fit both. Attachment 4 also has room for five projects while the text says up to three.
orders performed within the past five (5) years that are similar in scope, size, and complexity to this requirement.
- Ponce, PR listed as continental U.S.. The PWS says the 16 locations are in the continental United States but includes Ponce, Puerto Rico, which may mean extra cost or confusion; ask the contracting office.
2.1.9 Ponce, PR
- Non-compliant quotes can be thrown out. The 20-page limit, font rules and required forms are enforced; breaking them may get the quote excluded.
Failure to comply with these submission instructions may result in exclusion from further
- Contractor carries all costs up front. The government provides nothing, so you pay for facilities, furniture and services, and you are paid monthly in arrears.
The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the
Read from the notice and 4 attachments. 1 not read in full.
- 70Z02327QCGRC0001 Request for Quote Detached Duty Recruiter Coworking Stations.pdf
- Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf
- Attachment 4 - Past Performance.pdf
- Attachment 3 - Contractor Discrepancy Report.pdf
- Attachment 2 - Price Schedule.xlsx: spreadsheet: not read yet
Full brief
What they want
- Find, assess and contract temporary coworking spaces in 16 listed cities (Brownsville TX, Colorado Springs CO, Eugene OR, Harrisburg PA, Huntington WV, Knoxville TN, Monterey CA, Myrtle Beach SC, Ponce PR, Reno NV, Shreveport LA, Sioux Falls SD, Spokane WA, Syracuse NY, Tulsa OK, Wichita KS)
- Each space: one L-shaped desk (60-72 in by 48-58 in), an office chair and seating for 2-4 guests
- Each space: 500-1000 sq ft, easy internet, a conference room, a printer/scanner, bathrooms, heating, air conditioning and public parking
- Recruiters must get access at least three times a week, plus a kitchenette, snacks and a water fountain
- Document how locations were chosen and justify each choice
- Send a draft project plan with the quote and a final plan within 10 business days after the post-award conference
- Answer government-reported issues within 2 days and fix them within 7 days
- Attend a virtual post-award conference (within 10 business days of award) and progress meetings on request
- Contract type
- Single-award firm-fixed-price contract (commercial services, FAR Part 12 and 13.5)
- Period of performance
- Three years from award: 1 base year (12 months) + 2 option years (12 months each). A separate extension of services (FAR 52.217-8) of up to 6 months is also possible, and total duration under 52.217-9 may not exceed 36 months.
- Place of performance
- 16 coworking locations listed in the PWS (Brownsville TX, Colorado Springs CO, Eugene OR, Harrisburg PA, Huntington WV, Knoxville TN, Monterey CA, Myrtle Beach SC, Ponce PR, Reno NV, Shreveport LA, Sioux Falls SD, Spokane WA, Syracuse NY, Tulsa OK, Wichita KS), plus the contractor's own facility
- How they'll choose
- Best value tradeoff. The government may pay a higher price for technical advantages. Technical and past performance together matter more than price.
- Offers due
- 12:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 29, 2026 (notice header: 2026-10-29T12:00:00-04:00). Questions are due by 12:00 PM ET, October 13, 2026.
- How to submit
- Email to Contract Specialist Jonathan Durham (jonathan.m.durham@uscg.mil) and Contracting Officer Jennifer Blackwell (jennifer.blackwell@uscg.mil). No fax. Questions go by email only; no phone questions.
- Page limits
- Factor 1 Technical Capabilities: 20 pages maximum, as a PDF. Past performance and price use the provided attachments. Times New Roman 11 pt or larger, 1-inch margins, tables and figures at least 10 pt. Cover letters, title pages, pictures and table of contents do not count.
What they'll judge offers on
- Factor 1: Technical Capability (draft project plan in two parts: locating/assessing/securing spaces, and management approach with quality control)
- Factor 2: Past Performance (recency, relevance and quality; no past performance gets a Neutral rating)
- Factor 3: Price (evaluated total including all options plus 6 months of the final option period)
What to include when you submit
- Organize the quote into three factors: Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, Price
- Factor 1: submit a draft project plan in two parts (locating/assessing/securing spaces; management approach, schedule, coordination, monitoring, issue resolution and a quality control plan). The PWS also asks for internal and external photos of locations
- Factor 2: use Attachment 4 - Past Performance for each project, up to three examples
- Factor 3: fill in Attachment 2 - Price Schedule with firm-fixed prices for the base period and both option periods; any discounts must be stated separately
- Do not just repeat the PWS back; quotes must explain methods and rationale
- Acknowledge any amendments by the date and time stated in them
- Complete the required representations and certifications (annual reps in SAM, plus telecom, inverted corporation and similar provisions)
You must have
- Open to all businesses. The RFQ box says it is not set aside for small businesses, so large businesses can compete (size standard $34M for NAICS 531120).
X is not being set-aside for small businesses.
- Active SAM.gov registration, with annual representations and certifications and a CAGE/UEI code
52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018
- Must not provide or use prohibited telecom/video surveillance equipment, Kaspersky products or TikTok, and must complete the related representations
- Must not be an inverted domestic corporation, or its subsidiary, and must have no unpaid federal tax liability or recent federal felony conviction
Not in the notice text
- Price Schedule (Attachment 2 - Price Schedule.xlsx) was not read, so the line items, quantities and pricing format are unknown
- Estimated contract value or budget is not stated
- How soon after award the 16 spaces must be ready (the evaluation mentions a required timeframe but no date is given)
- Whether the contractor must lease space directly or may resell coworking memberships
- Whether the Ponce, PR location is intended despite the continental United States wording
- Whether a site visit or security checks are needed; HSAR 3052.204-71 (contractor employee access) is listed but its details are not given
- Whether an incumbent or earlier contract exists (the PWS describes a new program)
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 70Z02327QCGRC0001
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security · US Coast Guard
- Office
- HQ Contract Operations (CG-912)(000
- NAICS
- 531120
- Product/service code
- X1AA
- Business type
- Real estate & leasing
- Contracting contact
- Jonathan DurhamJonathan.M.Durham@uscg.mil
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Request for Quote: Detached Duty Recruiter Coworking Stations The following items are attached: 1. 70Z02327QCGRC0001 Request for Quote Detached Duty Recruiter Coworking Stations 2. Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement 3. Attachment 2 - Price Schedule 4. Attachment 3 - Contractor Discrepancy Report 5. Attachment 4 - Past Performance
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