DACA31-R-26-0906.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

No. DACA31-R-26-0906

U.S. Government Seeks Sources for Warehouse, Office, and Outdoor Storage Space

DATE OF ISSUANCE: April 28, 2026

RESPONSES DUE: May 29, 2026, 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time

DACA31-R-26-0906

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. AREA OF CONSIDERATION

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

4. SITE REQUIREMENTS

5. OUTDOOR YARD REQUIREMENTS

6. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

7. ENCLOSED AUXILIARY STRUCTURE

8. UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

9. SECURITY FEATURES AND UPGRADE CAPABILITY

10. ZONING AND LAND USE

11. AVAILABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITY

12. PRICING INFORMATION

13. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

14. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

15. REVIEW OF RESPONSES

16. DISCLAIMER

OPTIONAL RESPONSE SHEET

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for lease proposals, request for offers, invitation for bids, or commitment by the Government to lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire any property.

The Government is conducting market research to identify existing, available industrial properties, as well as properties capable of modification, redevelopment, or build-to-suit delivery, that may support warehouse, logistics, administrative office, outdoor storage, truck circulation, parking, and related mission operations.

The anticipated requirement is for a single-tenant, warehouse-dominant facility with associated office space, paved outdoor yard, secure site circulation, parking, and heavy truck/container access. Approximate requirements include 180,000 SF (±5%) of total site area, or approximately 3.93 to 4.34 acres, inclusive of building footprint, parking, circulation, and yard areas; approximately 35,000 to 45,000 SF of building area; and approximately 37,000 to 42,000 SF of mostly contiguous paved outdoor yard area.

The Government is interested in properties that may be available through lease, purchase, lease with option to purchase, build-to-suit lease, or other transaction structures. Properties do not need to meet all requirements as-is, provided they can reasonably be modified, improved, or configured to meet the Government’s operational needs.

Responses will assist the Government in assessing market availability, pricing, property capability, delivery feasibility, and potential acquisition or leasing strategies. Reasonable variations or alternative approaches are welcome.

2. AREA OF CONSIDERATION

The Government is primarily interested in properties located:

• Within approximately a 30-mile radius of Baltimore-Washington International Airport

(BWI).

• Within approximately a 30-mile radius of Washington Dulles International Airport

(IAD).

• Within the greater Houston, Texas metropolitan area.

• Other locations along the East Coast or Gulf Coast that provide direct or efficient access to major seaports and/or international airports and otherwise meet the requirements of this RFI.

Locations offering direct or exceptional access to international logistics networks are of particular interest. The property should be located within reasonable proximity (generally within approximately 3 hours / 180 miles) of major transportation infrastructure supporting air and sea logistics operations. The Government is seeking one site; the multiple areas of consideration are included for market research purposes only and do not indicate an intent to select multiple locations.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The Government is seeking a facility that can support:

• Single-tenant occupancy and operational control of the premises.

• Approximately 180,000 SF (±5%), including building footprint, parking, circulation, and yard areas.

• Approximately 37,000 to 42,000 SF of mostly contiguous paved outdoor yard area, included within the total site area.

• Approximately 35,000 to 45,000 SF of building area, warehouse-dominant with supporting office space.

• Supporting office component generally anticipated to be approximately 5,000 to

6,000 SF, but flexible depending on layout.

• A fully paved or substantially paved site, or a site that can be improved to that condition, suitable for heavy truck and container traffic.

Properties modestly outside the stated site, building, or yard size ranges may still be considered if they otherwise meet operational needs. Properties do not need to meet all requirements as-is, but should be reasonably capable of modification, expansion, or redevelopment. Respondents should identify any significant variances from the stated requirements.

4. SITE REQUIREMENTS

Information requested

Respondents should provide:

• Property address and total site size (SF and/or acres).

• Estimated total paved area (SF) and type(s) of paving (asphalt, concrete, reinforced, etc.).

• General condition of paving and site drainage (e.g., suitable for heavy truck/container use, any observed distress).

• Description of site access from public roadways, gate locations, and internal circulation patterns.

• Description of truck access from the nearest major highway(s), including any known height/weight restrictions or other constraints.

• Zoning designation and confirmation that warehouse, office, and outdoor storage uses are permitted, if known.

Functional expectations

The site should be capable of supporting approximately 180,000 SF (±5%) of total area for building, parking, circulation, and yard.

The site should also be capable of supporting:

• Full or near-full paving of operational areas suitable for heavy industrial traffic and container stacking.

• Access for WB-67 / 53-foot tractor-trailer movements from public roadways into and through the site, including adequate curb radii, drive widths, and maneuvering space to back into docks and exit safely.

5. OUTDOOR YARD REQUIREMENTS

Information requested

Respondents should provide:

• Total contiguous paved yard area (SF) and a brief description of layout and current use.

• Whether the yard is currently fenced and gated; fence type and height, if known.

• Any known pavement design or strength information (e.g., heavy-duty sections, reinforced pads), if available.

Functional expectations

The yard should be capable of supporting:

• Approximately 37,000 to 42,000 SF of contiguous or mostly contiguous paved area.

• Storage and handling of up to approximately 200 20-foot containers, including double-stacked configurations where allowed by code, site layout, and pavement capacity.

• Equipment staging and truck maneuvering associated with container operations, including safe circulation between building, yard, and loading areas.

Current container operations are not required; a paved yard that could be restriped and used for this purpose is acceptable.

6. BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

Information requested

Respondents should provide, to the extent known:

• Total building square footage and breakdown between warehouse, office, and any mezzanine or ancillary areas.

• Approximate clear height (floor to lowest obstruction) in the warehouse.

• Number of dock-high loading doors and their approximate dimensions.

• Number and size of drive-in / grade-level doors.

• Whether the property includes, or can accommodate, a covered exterior loading/unloading area adjacent to a drive-in door.

• Column spacing (approximate bay sizes), if available.

• Year built and year of any major renovation.

• General building condition (roof, structure, facade, floor slab), including any known floor load ratings if available.

• Type of fire protection system (e.g., wet pipe, ESFR, density and water supply if known).

Functional expectations

The building should be capable of supporting:

• Approximately 35,000 to 45,000 SF of building area, with a warehouse-dominant configuration and flexible office allocation.

• Clear height preferably in the range of 25–32 feet.

• Modern warehouse design that can accommodate pallet racking, 10–12 ft forklift aisles, battery-charging areas, and secure storage zones.

• A minimum of 3 high docks (9×10 ft doors) and at least 1 ground level drive-in suitable for equipment access.

• Fire sprinkler protection appropriate for warehousing (ESFR or upgradable to ESFR is preferred, where feasible).

• Single-tenant Government occupancy and operational control of the building.

• A covered exterior loading/unloading area adjacent to a ground-level drive-in door is desirable but not required.

7. ENCLOSED AUXILIARY STRUCTURE

Information requested

Respondents should indicate whether the property currently includes, or can reasonably accommodate:

• An enclosed structure or buildable area of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 SF located separate from primary occupied office and warehouse areas.

• Existing detached buildings, covered structures, or other areas that could potentially be adapted for controlled storage use.

Functional expectations

The auxiliary structure is anticipated to support storage functions, subject to applicable codes and regulations. It should be located so that it does not interfere with primary warehouse and office operations. Any such use would comply with all applicable codes and regulations; no specialized construction is required at this stage beyond the ability to adapt an area if needed.

8. UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Information requested

Please provide available information on:

• Electrical service: approximate voltage, amperage, and phase (e.g., “480V 3-phase, approx. 2,000A”), and any backup power or generator capacity, if present.

• Water service: source, approximate capacity, and any known limitations.

• Sewer service: public or private, connection type, and any known capacity constraints.

• Telecommunications: providers, fiber availability, and any known redundancy/diversity of feeds.

• Other relevant infrastructure (e.g., gas service, stormwater systems, pump stations), and any known constraints or upgrade needs.

Functional expectations

The property should have, or be reasonably capable of supporting:

• Industrial-scale utility demand appropriate for a medium-size warehouse and yard operation, including adequate power for lighting, HVAC, equipment charging, and potential future upgrades.

• Fire protection water supply consistent with the building’s sprinkler and hydrant needs.

• The ability to add or expand telecommunications and fiber services, including diverse pathways where feasible.

9. SECURITY FEATURES AND UPGRADE CAPABILITY

Information requested

Respondents should describe existing security features, including:

• Perimeter fencing: type (e.g., chain link, ornamental), height, and approximate extent around the property.

• Gate configurations: quantity, width, and any existing access-control systems (keypad, card reader, remote controls, guard shack, etc.).

• Exterior site and building lighting, including areas covered (yard, parking, building perimeter).

• Any existing surveillance systems (CCTV cameras, recording systems) and intrusion detection systems, if present.

Functional expectations

The property should be reasonably capable of supporting a secured perimeter and controlled-access environment, including:

• Fencing and gates that can be upgraded (if needed).

• Adequate poles or structures to support additional lighting and camera coverage.

• Space and pathways to install intrusion detection and access-control systems.

10. ZONING AND LAND USE

Target zoning is Industrial / Light Industrial with associated office use permitted, or an equivalent local designation that allows warehouse, office, and outdoor storage operations.

Properties in other commercial, employment, or industrial-adjacent districts may also be considered if the required uses are permitted or can reasonably be approved.

Preference is for sites that are:

• Outside the 100-year floodplain, based on applicable FEMA or local flood maps; and

• Outside areas of elevated wildfire or fire hazard risk, where such mapping is applicable.

Information requested

To the extent known, respondents should provide:

• Current zoning designation(s) (for example, Industrial, Light-Industrial with office, or equivalent).

• Confirmation that warehouse, office, and outdoor storage / yard uses are permitted or conditionally permitted under this zoning.

• Any known restrictions that could affect Government operations (for example, limitations on outdoor storage, truck traffic, hours of operation, or similar operational constraints).

Properties with zoning that would require a reasonable entitlement or variance process may still be submitted; please outline anticipated steps and timing.

11. AVAILABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITY

Information requested

Respondents should indicate:

• Current status of the property (vacant, partially occupied, fully occupied) and the earliest date it could reasonably be made available.

• Expected availability date or range.

• Whether the property can be:

o Modified (interior reconfiguration, dock additions, security upgrades).

o Expanded (additional building area or yard).

o Redeveloped (partial or full redevelopment, including build-to-suit options).

Functional expectations

The Government may enter into agreements prior to occupancy to allow for due diligence, design, permitting, construction of necessary improvements, tenant improvements, site work, or build-to-suit development.

The Government may consider:

• Lease of an existing building with minor tenant improvements.

• Lease of an existing building with significant retrofit.

• Purchase of an existing facility.

• New construction or build-to-suit solutions on suitable sites, acquired via lease, purchase, or lease-with-option-to-purchase.

For planning purposes, the Government anticipates a target occupancy (beneficial occupancy) date on or after June 1, 2029.

Respondents are encouraged to identify realistic timelines for availability, design, permitting, and construction necessary to meet the anticipated occupancy date.

Properties requiring redevelopment or new construction are acceptable, provided they can reasonably meet the anticipated occupancy timeline.

12. PRICING INFORMATION

This RFI is for market research only; detailed cost proposals are not required. However, indicative pricing will assist the Government in assessing feasibility. The Government is open to either a lease or a purchase, and respondents may provide information on one or both options, as applicable.

Lease (if applicable)

Please provide, if available:

• Indicative annual rent.

• Rent per SF (if commonly used in your market).

• Lease structure (e.g., gross, modified gross, triple-net).

• Any known escalation terms or typical market escalations.

• Any assumed tenant-improvement (TI) allowance, if offered.

• Typical or available lease term(s) including:

o Initial Lease Term:

o Available Renewal Options:

o Any known limitations on maximum lease duration:

Purchase (if applicable)

Please provide, if available:

• Indicative purchase price for the property.

• Price per acre and/or per SF of building.

• Brief description of what is included (land, building(s), yard, improvements, fixtures).

Estimates and ranges are acceptable at this stage. Market-typical assumptions (for example, standard TI allowances and rent escalations) are acceptable if specific terms are not yet defined.

13. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Respondents are requested to submit the following:

• Property address/location and brief description of the surrounding area (industrial, commercial, mixed-use, etc.).

• Point of contact information (name, company, role, phone, and email).

• Site size and paved area, including a basic summary of yard layout and truck circulation.

• Yard details as outlined in Section 5.

• Building details as outlined in Section 6.

• Available information on utilities and infrastructure (Section 8).

• Indication of zoning and permitted uses (Section 10), if known.

• Pricing information for lease and/or purchase (Section 12), if available.

• Marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, site plans, floor plans, aerials, and photographs.

• A brief statement confirming whether the respondent is the property owner, broker, developer, or other authorized representative, and whether the respondent has authority to submit the property for Government consideration.

• A clear indication of whether the information provided pertains to:

o (a) Lease only, o (b) Purchase only, or o (c) Both lease and purchase alternatives.

• Current occupancy status and earliest estimated date the property could be made available.

Respondents may use the Response Sheet to organize their submission. Off-market or unlisted properties are encouraged. Brokers and representatives of ownership are invited to respond. Respondents are encouraged to submit properties that may require modification or redevelopment, provided the property can reasonably meet the stated requirements.

Multiple properties may be submitted. However, each property should be described separately. The Government is seeking one site, and each submitted property should be capable of independently satisfying, or being modified to satisfy, the Government’s operational requirements.

14. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses must be received by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on May 29, 2026. Responses received after the response deadline may not be reviewed. Responses must be uploaded to:

https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/617436ba54a047e3beac85e69f702d51

Questions or inquiries regarding this RFI, including issues accessing the submission link, should be directed to the Government POC at Nathan.C.Vorachack@usace.army.mil prior to the response deadline.

15. REVIEW OF RESPONSES

The Government will review responses for market research purposes to assess the availability, feasibility, and suitability of properties capable of meeting the Government’s general requirements.

Responses may be reviewed based on, among other considerations, location, site size and configuration, building size and functionality, outdoor storage capability, availability, ability https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/617436ba54a047e3beac85e69f702d51 mailto:Nathan.C.Vorachack@usace.army.mil to modify or redevelop the property, zoning, access, utilities, floodplain status, physical security capability, estimated cost information, and completeness of the response.

The Government may request additional information or site visits following its review of responses. Any such follow-up shall not constitute a solicitation, negotiation, or commitment by the Government to lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire property.

16. DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for lease proposals, request for offers, invitation for bids, or commitment by the Government to lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire any property. The terms “Sources Sought” and “RFI” are used interchangeably.

Responses are voluntary and shall not be considered offers. Submission of a response does not create any contractual or legal obligation for the Government, nor does it guarantee future contact, participation in a future procurement, or selection for further consideration.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, including costs related to preparing submissions, participating in discussions, providing site information, supporting site visits, brokerage commissions, finder’s fees, or similar compensation related to this notice.

All requirements, quantities, square footages, acreage estimates, and property characteristics stated in this notice are approximate, preliminary, and subject to change. The Government may revise, cancel, or take no further action based on responses received, mission needs, funding, market conditions, or other Government considerations.

The Government may request additional information, hold discussions, or conduct site visits after its initial review. Any such follow-up does not constitute a solicitation, negotiation, commitment, or agreement by the Government to lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire property.

Respondents should not include trade secrets, business-sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise confidential information in their response unless such information is necessary to describe the property, proposed transaction, or respondent’s capabilities. Respondents are advised not to include critically sensitive proprietary information.

All submitted responses may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, and applicable Department of Defense FOIA regulations at 32 C.F.R. Part 286.

Information may be released publicly unless protected from disclosure by an applicable FOIA exemption. The Government may use information submitted in response to this notice for market research, acquisition planning, and related internal purposes.

Respondents are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25, and FAR 52.204-26, as applicable.

OPTIONAL RESPONSE SHEET

1. PROPERTY & CONTACT INFORMATION

• Property name (if any):

• Property address (street, city, state, ZIP):

• Area submitted under:

o BWI / Central Maryland o IAD / Northern Virginia o Greater Houston o East Coast / Gulf Coast (port/airport access) o Other:

• Listing / ownership company:

• Primary point of contact (name & title):

• Phone:

• Email:

• Relationship to owner:

o Owner o Broker o Other:

• Ownership confirmed or authorized to represent owner?

o Yes o No

2. SITE & ZONING

• Total site area (SF and/or acres):

• Approximate total paved area (SF):

• Paving type(s): ☐ Asphalt ☐ Concrete ☐ Reinforced ☐ Other

• Zoning designation:

• Warehouse, office, and outdoor storage permitted? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

• Floodplain status (if known): ☐ Outside 100-year ☐ Within ☐ Unknown

• Fire hazard / wildfire zone (if applicable): ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

3. TRANSPORTATION & ACCESS

• Distance / drive time to nearest major interstate or highway:

• Distance / drive time to nearest major international airport:

• Airport name:

• Distance / drive time to nearest major seaport (if applicable):

• Seaport name:

• Any known truck access constraints (bridge height, weight limits, restricted routes):

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown o If yes, describe:

4. BUILDING INFORMATION

• Total building SF:

• Approx. warehouse SF:

• Approx. office SF:

• Clear height (ft):

• Dock-high doors (number):

• Drive-in / grade-level doors (number):

• Covered loading area adjacent to drive-in: ☐ Existing ☐ Can be added ☐ No

• Column spacing (if known):

• Year built / renovated:

• Fire protection system: ☐ ESFR ☐ Wet ☐ Other ☐ Unknown

• General condition: ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Needs Work

5. YARD, PARKING & SITE CONTROL

• Contiguous paved yard area (SF):

• Yard configuration: ☐ Contiguous ☐ Split ☐ Irregular

• Current yard use:

• Yard fenced and gated? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partial

• Trailer parking (approx. number):

• Auto parking (approx. number):

• Yard supports truck circulation between dock and storage areas? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Site Control

• Can the Government control the full building and required yard area exclusively?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partial

• Any shared access, easements, or common areas? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown o If yes, describe:

6. AUXILIARY STRUCTURE (1,200–1,500 SF)

• Existing detached structure available? ☐ Yes ☐ No o Space available to construct one? ☐ Yes ☐ No

• Notes:

7. UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

• Electrical service (voltage/phase/amperage if known):

• Water: ☐ Public ☐ Private ☐ Unknown

• Sewer: ☐ Public ☐ Private ☐ Unknown

• Gas available: ☐ Yes ☐ No

• Telecom / fiber providers:

• Any known infrastructure constraints? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown o If yes, describe:

8. AVAILABILITY & DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITY

• Current status: ☐ Vacant ☐ Partially Occupied ☐ Fully Occupied

• Earliest availability date:

• Can meet occupancy by June 1, 2029: ☐ Yes ☐ No

• Property condition relative to requirements:

o ☐ Existing / move-in ready o ☐ Minor modifications o ☐ Significant retrofit o ☐ Redevelopment / build-to-suit

• Ability to:

o Modify ☐ Yes ☐ No o Expand ☐ Yes ☐ No o Redevelop ☐ Yes ☐ No

• Any known schedule / permitting constraints:

9. TRANSACTION TYPE & PRICING

Check all that apply:

☐ Lease only ☐ Purchase only ☐ Both Lease with option to purchase considered? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

Lease (if applicable)

• Indicative annual rent:

• Rent ($/SF):

• Lease structure: ☐ Gross ☐ Modified Gross ☐ NNN ☐ Other

• Typical lease terms:

• Initial term:

• Renewal options:

• Max term limitations (if any):

• TI allowance (if any):

• Escalations (if known):

Purchase (if applicable)

• Indicative purchase price:

• Price per SF or acre (if available):

• What is included:

10. KNOWN CONSTRAINTS / VARIANCES

Please identify any known issues or deviations from the RFI:

• Zoning / land use constraints:

• Floodplain / environmental constraints:

• Utility limitations:

• Access / traffic constraints:

• Yard or site limitations:

• Other notable constraints:

11. ATTACHMENTS

☐ Marketing flyer ☐ Site plan ☐ Floor plan ☐ Aerial images ☐ Photos ☐ Other: