US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking to procure leased retail and related office space in Fort Worth, Texas, with a specific focus on the 76177 zip code area. The Government requires between 1,100 and 1,320 gross square feet of Class A or B retail space in an existing building under an initial five-year lease agreement. Key requirements include compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances; adherence to Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards; designated or open parking; location outside the 100-year flood plain; and availability for occupancy by May 1, 2026. The Government will evaluate proposals based on the availability of alternative space, cost-effectiveness compared to the current lease, and costs associated with relocation, including physical move expenses, tenant improvement replication, telecommunications infrastructure setup, and potential agency downtime. Expressions of interest must be submitted to Anna Cleveland at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers no later than March 1, 2026, with a pre-solicitation notice due date of February 27, 2026.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbent contractor. Specific budget or award values are not stated in the pre-solicitation notice. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest that include the building name and address, floor plan drawings, digital street view photographs, rentable and usable square footage according to BOMA standards, rental rates per square foot (base plus net-net-net charges), and applicable common area factors. The compressed timeline requires that offered space be ready for occupancy within approximately three months of the pre-solicitation notice posting, emphasizing the urgency of this procurement and the need for immediate identification of suitable alternatives to the Government's expiring lease.