Potential Leasing of Land in Alaska
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 Department of the Air Force (DAF) is conducting a Sources Sought to assess industry interest in leasing land at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Eielson Air Force Base, or Clear Space Force Station in Alaska. The purpose is to site large-scale commercial-use data center facilities with associated utility infrastructure and energy generation. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback and does not solicit proposals. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The RFI seeks industry feedback on potential Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) opportunities for commercial data centers. The Government is interested in receiving cash and/or in-kind consideration (IKC) in exchange for the appraised fair market lease value of the land. Examples of IKC include onsite energy generation, battery energy storage, fuel storage, upgraded distribution infrastructure, redundant utility feeds, microgrid control, and augmented fiber communication connections. Water-efficient cooling technologies are also of specific interest.
Locations of Interest
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Anchorage, Alaska)
- Eielson Air Force Base (near Fairbanks, Alaska)
- Clear Space Force Station (near Anderson, Alaska)
RFI Response Requirements
Respondents should include:
- Team description (partnership, corporation, etc.), business/website addresses, and points of contact.
- General location of interest and required acreage.
- Proposed concept and technology, considering Alaska's climate, geography, and energy resources.
- Notional data center footprint, density, support facilities, and potential capacity in MWs for energy components.
- Fuel, water, and infrastructure requirements and proposed sources.
- Relevant experience, especially in Arctic/sub-Arctic environments.
- Notional project development, construction, and commissioning timeline.
- Proposed consideration for the Government (cash/IKC).
- Feedback on major barriers/obstacles (regulatory, power, supply chain, logistics).
- Proposed approach to community engagement and potential teaming arrangements.
- Any additional relevant information for future Request for Lease Proposals (RLP).
Submission Details
- Responses are due by March 13, 2026.
- Email intent to respond to afcec.EUL@us.af.mil.
- Subsequent instructions for uploading responses to a secure site will be provided.
- Response files must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, not exceeding twelve (8.5 x 11 inches) pages and 20 Megabytes. Do not submit cover letters or extraneous materials.
Anticipated Next Steps
The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) in April 2026.