US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District Fort Worth, is seeking to lease Class A or B retail space in the Tyler, Texas area. The procurement involves approximately 3,000 to 3,500 gross and rentable square feet of existing retail property to support government operations. Key requirements include compliance with all federal, state, and local ordinances, adherence to Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, and parking availability either designated or open. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by December 31, 2025, to Mark Hansen at the address provided or via email at mark.hansen@usace.army.mil. The submission should include the building name and address, as-built floor plans, digital street view photos, BOMA rentable and usable square footage calculations, rental rate per square foot, and common area factors if applicable. This Pre-Solicitation Notice is classified as a request for information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for offers.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning all qualified contractors are eligible to compete. The contract will be structured as an initial five-year lease, indicating a medium-term commitment for the government's space requirements in Tyler, Texas. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this Pre-Solicitation Notice, as the government is in the information-gathering phase to assess available market options and pricing. The January 1, 2026 due date represents the deadline for interested parties to communicate their interest and submit preliminary documentation. No current incumbent contractor has been identified in this notice, suggesting this may be a new procurement or a space transition initiative.