US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space, houston, TX

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking to lease approximately 1,158 gross square feet of Class A or B retail space in the Houston area, specifically within zip code 77084. The procuring agency is the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth. The space must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances and meet Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, with either designated or open parking available. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested parties are required to submit expressions of interest that include building name and address, floor plan drawings, digital street view photos, BOMA rentable and usable square footage, rental rates per square foot, and common area factors. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is September 30, 2026, with inquiries directed to Will Johnston at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth office or via email at William.B.Johnston@usace.army.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a Partial Small Business set-aside, indicating that a portion of the contract may be reserved for small business concerns. No incumbent contractor or current lease holder is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The contract does not specify an award value or budget range, though this information may be disclosed during the formal solicitation phase. The lease is intended to be for an initial five-year term, with space required to be ready for occupancy by September 30, 2026. It is important to note that this is a request for information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for offers, allowing the government to gather market information before issuing an official Request for Proposal.