US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth Engineering District, is seeking qualified sources to provide leased retail and related office space in West Orange, Texas. The Government requires between 2,000 and 2,100 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in or near the 77630 zip code area to replace expiring lease obligations. Key contract requirements include building specifications in compliance with all federal, state, and local ordinances, adherence to Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, designated or open parking, and location outside the 100-year flood plain. The Government will evaluate proposals based on the availability of alternative space that meets requirements and the costs associated with relocation, including physical move expenses, tenant improvement replication, telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest to Mark Hansen at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers no later than June 1, 2026, with a formal solicitation anticipated by May 24, 2026.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement opportunity. The initial lease term will be five years, fully serviced, with required occupancy by September 30, 2026. Expressions of interest should include the building name and address, floor plan drawings, digital street view photographs, rentable and usable square footage per BOMA standards, rental rates per square foot (base plus NNN), and applicable common area factors. No incumbent contractor or current award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The compressed timeline from the due date to the required occupancy date indicates the Government's urgent need to secure suitable space and complete transition logistics within approximately four months.