US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is seeking to lease approximately 1,600 gross square feet of Class A or B retail space in Marrero, Louisiana, specifically in zip code 70072, to replace existing leased retail and related space currently occupying a shopping center. The agency will evaluate proposed space based on availability, cost-effectiveness, and the economics of relocation, including physical move costs, tenant improvement replication, telecommunications infrastructure, and potential agency downtime. The ideal space must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances and Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, and should include either designated or open parking. An initial five-year lease term is intended, with the space required to be ready for occupancy by September 30, 2026. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest to Bryan Yarbrough at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by November 30, 2025, and preliminary responses are due by December 1, 2025.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not specify an incumbent contractor or award value range. Expressions of interest must include the building name and address, floor plan drawing, digital street view photograph, rentable and usable square footage according to BOMA standards, rental rates per square foot (base plus NNN), and common area factors if applicable. The specific budget allocation has not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though the government's evaluation will consider the total economic impact of leasing alternatives against current space costs and relocation expenses. The contact point for inquiries is Bryan Yarbrough at bryan.k.yarbrough@usace.army.mil or 817-886-1214, and all interested parties must register their interest no later than November 30, 2025.