This is a Request for Lease Proposal (RFLP) from the U. S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) for the development of commercial Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. The DAF is seeking monetary consideration for leasing underutilized parcels of land at Eielson Air Force Base, Clear Space Force Station, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. Offerors can submit proposals for one or more installations. The DAF is not obligated to purchase AI data center services or power, and any such purchases would be under separate contracts. The RFLP outlines the process for evaluating proposals and selecting potential lessees for lease negotiations, leading to a long-term ground lease agreement. Detailed information on the properties, development considerations, insurance requirements, and mandatory clauses is provided in the appendices.
The bid notice indicates that the government is seeking monetary consideration for the lease, and the potential lessee will be responsible for paying annual rent at fair market value, with a preference for rent paid in arrears after a designated accounting period. A separate cash payment to the government at lease execution is also required, estimated between $200,**** and $250,****.
The bid notice states that the leased premises are provided on an as is, where is basis, and the government makes no express or implied warranties on their condition during the potential lessee's due diligence or suitability.
The government will evaluate all proposals received to select one or more offerors as potential lessees with whom to enter into lease negotiations.
Offerors must demonstrate their ability to fund and complete the development of the leased premises per their proposal, and potential lessees must have the organizational structure, including all equity owners and control entity documents, that support ownership and control of their entity.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with certain clauses, such as the drug-free workplace requirements, may result in suspension of payments, termination of the lease, or default.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit, but it does state that a pre-closing temporary easement may be executed for due diligence activities such as studies, investigations, and surveys.
The bid notice outlines a dispute resolution process that begins with unassisted negotiation, followed by alternative dispute resolution (ADR) involving nonbinding mediation if negotiations fail within sixty days. If disputes remain unresolved, the contracting officer will issue a final decision under the Contract Disputes Act.
