US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking to lease between 1,100 and 1,010 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in Waco, Texas, in or around the 76710 zip code area to replace the government's current expiring lease. The space must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances and meet Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria force protection standards, with either designated or open parking available. The government will evaluate alternatives based on the availability of suitable space and the economic feasibility of relocation, considering costs such as physical move expenses, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest to Udrika Ramsey at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers no later than November 15, 2025, with subsequent solicitation anticipated thereafter. The space must not be located in the 100-year flood plain and must be ready for occupancy by December 1, 2025.

Expressions of interest should include the building name and address, a floor plan drawing, a digital photo of the street view, rentable and usable square footage per Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) standards, the rental rate per square foot (base plus triple net charges), and any applicable common area factors. This procurement is not designated as a set-aside, and no incumbent contractor has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed at this stage, though cost will be a significant evaluation factor in determining whether leasing new space is economically advantageous compared to retaining the current location. The initial lease term is intended to be five years, fully serviced, with the expectation that formal solicitation will follow this pre-solicitation phase.