US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The U.S. Government, through the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth, is seeking to lease retail and related office space in Dallas, Texas, to replace an expiring lease in a shopping center. The procurement requires between 1,400 and 1,680 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in or around the 75224 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 readiness for occupancy by April 23, 2026. The Government will evaluate proposals based on the availability of suitable alternative space and the total costs of relocation, including physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and potential agency downtime. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest to Anna Cleveland at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers no later than April 1, 2026, with the formal solicitation due by February 27, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent or current contractor transition. Prospective vendors should submit expressions of interest that include building name and address, floor plan drawings, digital street view photographs, BOMA rentable and usable square footage, rental rates per square foot (base plus NNN), and common area factors if applicable. The Government intends to award an initial fully serviced five-year lease, though no specific budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Government early to discuss preliminary requirements and building specifications that will support evaluation of proposals based on economic advantage and operational requirements.