William Johnston is a Realty Specialist. William is associated with 48 contracts. Activity spans Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) and Lessors of Other Real Estate Property.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 3,534 square feet of usable commercial retail or office space for an Armed Forces Career Center in San Antonio, Texas. The desired location is within a quarter-mile radius of 2000 SE Loop 410 in the 78220 zip code. Required facilities must include a secondary egress, daytime janitorial services, maximum visibility signage, and parking for 10 government vehicles available 24/7, plus additional employee and customer parking within four blocks. To maintain mission compatibility, sites adjacent to adult entertainment, bars, clinics, or liquor stores may be eliminated.
Leases are generally negotiated for a five-year term, though the government maintains the right to terminate with reasonable notice unless the lessor provides a significant contribution toward build-out costs to secure a firm term. The build-out must adhere to strict Air Force Hub and Army specific standards, including specialized rooms for interviews and testing, specific Formica finishes for desktops, and ADA/ABAAS compliance for accessibility. Evaluation factors include location, cost, the ability to meet construction and security specifications, and qualitative client ratings. All offerors must be active in SAM.gov and submit a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of registration, and existing floor plans by October 30, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 5,091 useable square feet of commercial retail or office space for an Armed Forces Career Center in Brownsville, Texas, specifically within the 78526 zip code and within a quarter-mile radius of 3260 Galeno Crossing. The facility must include a secondary egress, daytime janitorial services, maximum visibility signage, and parking for 16 government vehicles available 24/7, plus additional employee and customer parking within four blocks. To avoid elimination from competition, sites must not be adjacent to non-compatible businesses such as adult entertainment, bars, clinics, or liquor stores. Lessors must be active in the System for Award Management and submit a Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of SAM registration, and a floor plan by October 30, 2026.
The lease is generally negotiated for a five-year term, though the government maintains a termination clause unless the lessor provides a significant contribution toward build-out costs to secure firm term years. Evaluation factors include location, ability to meet construction and security specifications, timeliness of submission, cost-effectiveness, and qualitative mission ratings. Construction requirements are stringent, requiring compliance with Federal, State, and local codes, Energy Star components, and specific military brand standards for signage and interior finishes. The lessor must provide a valid Certificate of Occupancy and certify that all installed equipment complies with 2019 NDAA requirements. Payment is handled via Electronic Funds Transfer, with rent due on the first workday of the second month following the commencement date.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 1,492 square feet of commercial retail or office space for an Armed Forces Career Center in San Antonio, Texas. The desired location is within zip code 78247, specifically within a quarter-mile radius of 6818 North Loop 1604 E. Required facility features include a secondary egress, daytime janitorial services, maximum visibility signage, and dedicated 24/7 parking for three government vehicles. To maintain a professional environment, sites adjacent to non-compatible businesses, such as adult entertainment, liquor stores, or dispensaries, may be disqualified.
Leases are generally negotiated for a five-year term, though the government retains the right to terminate with reasonable notice unless the lessor provides a significant contribution toward build-out costs to secure a firm term. Evaluation factors include location, cost, the ability to meet strict construction and security specifications, and the timeliness of the submission. All offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, an active CAGE code, and existing floor plans. Proposals are due by 5:30 pm on October 30, 2026.
The build-out must adhere to rigorous federal, state, and local building codes, including ADA/ABAAS accessibility standards and NFPA fire sprinkler requirements. Specific branding guidelines are mandated for exterior and interior signage, including precise font and color requirements for the various military services. Additionally, lessors must certify that installed equipment complies with 2019 N.D.A.A. requirements and is not sourced from prohibited entities such as Dahua Technology Company. Final acceptance of the space is contingent upon a valid Certificate of Occupancy and a successful inspection by the government.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 5,450 square feet of commercial retail or office space for an Armed Forces Career Center in McAllen, Texas, specifically within the 78501 zip code and a quarter-mile radius of 2625 N 23rd St. The facility must include a secondary egress, daytime janitorial services, maximum visibility signage, and parking for 19 government vehicles available 24/7, plus additional customer and employee parking within four blocks. To avoid elimination from competition, sites must not be adjacent to non-compatible businesses such as adult entertainment, bars, clinics, or liquor stores. Offers are due by 5:30 pm on October 30, 2026, and must include a Rental Proposal Worksheet, a floor plan, and proof of active registration in the System for Award Management.
Leases are generally negotiated for a five-year term, though the government maintains a termination clause unless the lessor provides a significant contribution toward build-out costs to secure firm term years. Evaluation factors include location, cost, the ability to meet construction and security specifications, and qualitative mission ratings. The build-out requires adherence to strict technical standards, including CAT 6 wiring, Energy Star components, and ADA/ABAAS compliance for signage and restrooms. The lessor is responsible for professional design and construction, which will be subject to inspection by the Real Estate Contracting Officer. Final acceptance is contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a certified fire protection engineer's report.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking expressions of interest for the lease of approximately 1,500 gross square feet of Class A or B retail space located in San Antonio, Texas, specifically within the 78249 zip code. The desired property must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances, meet Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, and provide either designated or open parking. The agency intends to establish an initial five year lease, with a required occupancy date of September 30, 2026.
Interested parties must submit detailed information including the building name and address, floor plans, street view photographs, BOMA rentable and usable square footage, and the rental rate per square foot. This request for information is not a formal solicitation for offers. All responses should be directed to William Johnston by the deadline of September 30, 2026.
Department Of DefenseSan Antonio,
TX,
78249,
USA
NAICS
531120
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking expressions of interest for a potential five-year lease of approximately 2,685 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in San Antonio, Texas, specifically within zip code 78230. The space must comply with all federal, state, and local building codes and meet Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection, and should include either designated or open parking. The property must be fully ready for occupancy by September 26, 2026. Interested parties are required to provide the building name and address, a floor plan drawing, a digital street view photo, the rentable and usable square footage according to BOMA standards, the rental rate per square foot of rentable space, and any applicable common area factors. This is a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 531120 with a partial small business set-aside, and responses must be submitted by the deadline of September 26, 2026, to William Johnston at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth, Texas. Participation in this request does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals.
Department Of DefenseSan Antonio,
TX,
78230,
USA
NAICS
531120
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking expressions of interest for the lease of approximately 7,200 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space located in the Dallas area, specifically within zip code 75240. The space must comply with all federal, state, and local building codes and meet Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection, and it must include either designated or open parking. The agency intends to execute an initial five-year lease, with the requirement that the property be fully ready for occupancy by July 1, 2026. Interested parties are requested to submit building name and address, a floor plan drawing, a digital street view photo, BOMA-defined rentable and usable square footage, the rental rate per square foot of rentable space, and any applicable common area factors. This is a request for information, not a solicitation for offers, and is designated as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 531120. Proposals must be submitted to William Johnston at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth, Texas, via mail or email no later than July 1, 2026, with note that email attachments may be restricted due to security protocols.
Department Of DefenseDallas,
TX,
75240,
USA
NAICS
531120
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking expressions of interest for the lease of approximately 1,158 gross square feet of Class A or B retail space located in Houston, Texas, specifically within the 77084 zip code. The desired property must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances, meet Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, and provide either open or designated parking. The agency intends to establish an initial five year lease, with a required occupancy date of September 30, 2026.
Interested parties must submit a building name and address, floor plan drawings, street view photos, BOMA rentable and usable square footage, and the rental rate per square foot. This request for information is a sources sought notice and not a formal solicitation for offers. All responses should be directed to William Johnston by the deadline of September 30, 2026. This opportunity is designated as a partial small business set-aside under NAICS code 531120.
Department Of DefenseHouston,
TX,
77084,
USA
NAICS
531120
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking expressions of interest to lease approximately 4,698 gross square feet of Class A or B retail space in Harlingen, Texas, specifically within zip code 78552. The requirement is for an initial five-year lease with a target occupancy date of September 1, 2026. The space must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances, adhere to Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, and provide either designated or open parking. This request is for information only and is not a formal solicitation for offers.
Interested parties must submit building names, addresses, floor plans, street-view photos, BOMA rentable and usable square footage, and rental rates per square foot, including any applicable common area factors. Submissions are due to William Johnston by September 1, 2026. This opportunity is identified as solicitation 26-0030 and is designated as a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, falling under NAICS code 531120.
Department Of DefenseHarlingen,
TX,
78552,
USA
NAICS
531120
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking to lease approximately 1,500 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in San Antonio, Texas, specifically within the 78230 zip code. The space must comply with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria for force protection standards, and should have designated or open parking available. The lease term is planned for an initial period of five years, with the space required to be ready for occupancy by June 1, 2026.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit expressions of interest by June 1, 2026, and should include detailed information such as the building name and address, floor plan, digital photo of the street view, rentable and usable square footage, rental rate per square foot, and any applicable common area factors. This request is for information only and not a solicitation for offers. The contract is a partial small business set-aside under NAICS code 531120. Point of contact for submissions and inquiries is William Johnston at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth, Texas.
Department Of DefenseSan Antonio,
TX,
78230,
USA
NAICS
531120
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)