US GOVERNMENT SEEKS SOURCES FOR LEASED RETAIL AND RELATED SPACE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting market research to identify sources for leased retail and related space in the Houston, Texas (77091) area. USACE is seeking approximately 5,000 gross/rentable square feet of existing retail space for an initial five-year lease. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation for offers. Expressions of interest are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
USACE requires existing retail space that complies with all federal, state, and local ordinances, and meets Department of Defense's Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) for force protection standards. The ideal space should also include either designated or open parking.
Required Information for Response
Interested parties should submit the following details:
- Building name and address
- As-built floor plan drawing
- Digital photo of the street view of the property
- Area (BOMA rentable square feet & BOMA usable square feet)
- Rental rate per square foot rentable space
- Common area factor(s) for available space, if applicable
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Duration: Initial five-year lease intended
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: June 16, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify potential sources capable of meeting the stated requirements. This information will help USACE determine future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for offers. Interested parties may contact Jeff Veselka at jeffery.d.veselka@usace.army.mil for further information.