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RFLP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Development at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, and Clear Space Force Station

ID: AFCEC-26-R-0006 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

  1. The Department of the Air Force ( DAF ) is accepting proposals for the development of commercial Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) data centers ( Projects ). As consideration for leasing its parcels to developers selected under this RFLP, DAF is seeking monetary consideration for the AI Data Center.
  2. Executive Order 13327, Federal Real Property Asset Management, establishes It is the policy of the United States to promote the efficient and economical use of America's real property assets and to assure management accountability for implementing Federal real property management reforms. Furthermore, policy from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Installations) directs, The Air Force cannot afford to disregard or discount the value of any asset, and we must optimize the real and potential value of those assets ....
  3. 10 U.S.C. 2667 (the Enabling Statute ), as amended, allows the Government to lease real property to non-Federal entities in exchange for consideration in an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the leasehold interest.
  4. Pursuant to the Enabling Statute, the DAF (herein, the Government ) is issuing this Request for Lease Proposal (this RFLP ) to solicit proposals from qualified entities (individually an Offeror and collectively Offerors ) interested in leasing from the Government one or more underutilized parcels of land (each a Property and collectively the Properties ) for private commercial data center use on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), and Clear Space Force Station (SFS) (each, an Installation and collectively, the Installations ), which are all active military installations located within Alaska. Each Property and associated acreage is depicted in Appendix A-1 through A-3 of this RFLP ( Depiction of Properties ), along with additional information. Offerors are not required to submit development proposals for all Installations but instead can choose to submit proposals for Installations in which the Offeror feels a Project is commercially viable. Although the Government may purchase AI Data Center services and power from the Project(s), it is under no obligation to do so and Offerors' concept shall not include Government purchases of AI Data Center services or power. Should the Government elect to purchase AI Data Center services or power, the Government will negotiate separate contracts for these services.
  5. In accordance with and subject to the terms, requirements, and conditions of this RFLP, the Government will evaluate all proposals received to select one or more Offerors as potential lessee(s) with whom to enter into lease negotiations (individually a Potential Lessee and collectively Potential Lessees ). A Potential Lessee(s) with whom the Government executes a legally binding written long-term ground lease agreement ( Lease ) is hereinafter referred to in this RFLP as a Lessee(s). A Potential Lessee(s) may not actually become a Lessee if lease negotiations are not successful.
Background
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing a Request for Lease Proposal (RFLP) to solicit proposals from qualified entities interested in leasing underutilized parcels of land for the development of commercial Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers.

This initiative aligns with Executive Order 13327, which promotes efficient use of federal real property assets, and is supported by 10 U.S.C. ยง 2667, allowing the government to lease real property to non-federal entities at fair market value.

The goal is to optimize the use of these properties located at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), and Clear Space Force Station (SFS) in Alaska, while ensuring minimal impact on military operations and surrounding communities.

Work Details
The selected Offerors will be responsible for:
1. Leasing and optimizing the use of the Properties in accordance with the Enabling Statute and RFLP constraints.
2. Leasing only necessary portions of the Properties for development.
3. Maximizing monetary consideration for leasehold interests.
4. Minimizing impacts on DAF missions and ensuring utility service life through mitigation plans.
5. Adhering to best commercial practices while maintaining positive relations with local authorities.
6. Demonstrating capability to develop and operate Projects over the lease term.
7. Conducting independent investigations regarding property suitability and preparing Environmental Baseline Surveys as needed.
8. Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, including security standards related to information technology and telecommunications.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will be defined within the terms of the lease agreement negotiated post-selection, but it is expected that negotiations will commence following proposal evaluations.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), and Clear Space Force Station (SFS) in Alaska.
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Overview

Agency
Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) [DoD - USAF - AFMC - AFIMSC]
Response Deadline
June 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: May 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Due in 42 Days
Posted
April 10, 2026, 2:01 p.m. EDT (updated: May 13, 2026, 2:48 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
531190 - Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
PSC
X1BB - Lease/Rental Of Air Traffic Control Training Facilities
Place of Performance
AK United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$1,000,000 - $10,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 4/10/26 Air Force Installation Contracting Agency issued Solicitation AFCEC-26-R-0006 for RFLP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Development at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, and Clear Space Force Station due 6/29/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 531190 and PSC X1BB.
Primary Contact
Name
Julia A. Cantrell   Profile
Email
julia.cantrell@us.af.mil
Phone
(210) 322-4699

Secondary Contact

Name
David Mairs   Profile
Email
david.mairs@us.af.mil
Phone
(361) 290-3400

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER > FA8903 772 ESS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA8903
Source Organization Code
500019401
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
Last Updated By
eugene.hanley.1@us.af.mil
Archive Date
July 14, 2026