Request for Lease (RFL) Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL,
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 has issued a Special Notice regarding a Request for Lease (RFL) at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL. This notice announces the intent to lease approximately 1.8 acres of Eglin AFB property on Okaloosa Island to the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of establishing and operating a public beach park. The lease will be for a term of thirty (30) years at fair market value. Responses/comments regarding this notice are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Lease
Eglin AFB intends to lease a portion of the east end of Okaloosa Island to Okaloosa County for a public beach park. The county plans to construct improvements including bathrooms, bike racks, parking, signage, and portable lifeguard towers. The proposal includes a management plan for public access, daily hours, park rules, waste disposal, and code enforcement. The property is to be used exclusively for a public beach park.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Lease)
- Product/Service Code: X1FB (Lease/Rental Of Recreational Buildings)
- Lessee: Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
- Location: Okaloosa Island, Eglin AFB, FL
- Term: Thirty (30) years
- Cost: Minimum fair market value; no cost to the United States Air Force
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: March 3, 2026, 8:26 PM EST
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Lease to local government)
Additional Notes
An Attachment 1: Lease Outgrant Template provides the standard terms and conditions for such a lease, covering basic terms, operation of premises, environmental considerations, and legal/administrative aspects. Potential lessees or interested parties should review this template to understand the government's requirements. Attachment 2: Location Image provides an aerial view of the coastal area, with outlined sections potentially indicating the specific parcel for lease, aiding in visualizing the physical environment.