US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking to lease retail space to replace its current expiring office and related space in Austin, Texas. The agency is requesting expressions of interest for between 3,000 and 3,100 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in Harker Heights, Texas, specifically in or around the 78759 zip code area. Key requirements include compliance with all federal, state, and local ordinances, adherence to Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria force protection standards, designated or open parking, location outside the 100-year flood plain, and occupancy readiness by November 15, 2025. The Government will evaluate alternative space based on availability, economic advantage, and costs associated with relocation, including physical move expenses, tenant improvements, telecommunications infrastructure, and potential agency downtime. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest no later than November 15, 2025, to Udrika Ramsey at the Fort Worth District office, with contact information provided for inquiries.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbent contractors. Interested vendors should provide building specifications including name and address, floor plan drawings, digital street view photos, BOMA rentable and usable square footage, rental rates per square foot (base plus NNN expenses), and applicable common area factors. The initial lease term is intended to be five years, fully serviced, though specific budget information or award value is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The compressed timeline reflects the urgent nature of the requirement, with the occupancy deadline of November 15, 2025, providing minimal lead time for qualified parties to respond.