AFCEC26R0008 Eielson EUL RFI Final.pdf
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- AFCEC-26-R-0008
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Air Force concerning potential Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) development at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Government is assessing market interest in a mixed-use development featuring modern family housing supported by community-focused retail and amenities on land ranging from approximately 170 to 3,500 acres per site, with potential locations both inside and outside the installation fence line. The Government will receive cash and/or in-kind consideration equal to at least the Fair Market Value of the leased land; no financial assistance or guarantees will be provided to the developer. Development will be conducted under the statutory authority of Title 10 United States Code Section 2667.
Responses must include: team composition and business contact information; location preference and required acreage; detailed development concept with square footage breakdown; for housing components, unit mix, target demographics, rental rates, and family amenities; financing structure; relevant development and operational experience; evidence of local market demand; project timeline; proposed consideration to the Government; identification of major barriers such as utilities, environmental impact, and logistical challenges; community engagement approach; teaming arrangements; and funding gap analysis if the project is not financially viable independently. Responses are due July 3, 2026, and must not exceed 12 pages or 20 megabytes, formatted in Microsoft Word or PDF for 8.5 x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and minimum 11-point font. Questions must be submitted to afcec.EUL@us.af.mil by June 19, 2026, with responses submitted to the same email address.
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Description
This is a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), a lease solicitation, or any obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to select or qualify proposals or offers on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for information obtained via this RFI or in response to this notice. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI.
The Government is assessing industry interest in leasing land located at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, to a developer for market-facing development.
Specifically, the Government is issuing this RFI to gauge market interest in a potential mixed-use Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) that includes family housing. While all development concepts will be evaluated, the Government has a particular interest in determining market capability to deliver proposals that prominently feature modern, family housing. The goal is to explore the viability of a synergistic environment where residential living is supported by community-focused retail and amenities, or any other development that would constitute a highest and best use while supporting the growing needs of the installation and the local community."
The Government is contemplating this transaction as an Enhanced Use Lease under the statutory authority of Title 10 United States Code Section 2667. The Government will receive cash and/or in-kind consideration (IKC) of at least the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the leased land over the term of the lease in exchange for the leasehold interest. The Government will not provide any financial assistance or guarantees to the developer. The Developer should not assume access to existing utilities or other infrastructure on the installation. The purpose of this RFI is to collect industry feedback on the viability of and general interest in the project described above, specifically regarding the benefit to the Government.
Locations
This RFI concerns potential development at Eielson AFB. Potential sites are located both inside and outside the installation fence line ranging from approximately 170-3500 acres each.
The RFI responses should include the following:
1. Name and brief description of the assembled team (i.e., partnership, corporation, public or private organization, etc.).
2. Business and website addresses.
3. Points of contact, including names, positions, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for the submitted information.
4. General location preference (e.g., inside vs. outside the fence line), as well as the minimum and maximum acreage required for the proposed concept.
5. Description of the proposed concept to include:
a. For all proposals, a detailed breakdown of the development type and total square footage.
b. For proposals including a housing component, provide high-level concepts of how a residential component could be configured to accommodate families to include unit mix, target demographic, proposed rental rates, and family-oriented amenities
c. Financing structure and sources.
6. Relevant experience in developing, constructing, and operating the proposed asset type.
7. Evidence of demand for the proposed development from the local market.
8. Notional project development, construction, and commissioning timeline to reach operational status.
9. Proposed consideration for the project to the Government (e.g., cash, specific types of
IKC).
10. Any feedback on major barriers/obstacles to bringing a project to fruition, such as utility availability, environmental impact, supply chain challenges, regulatory issues, or logistical considerations (e.g., transportation, base access, construction seasonality, etc.).
11. Describe your proposed approach to community engagement and coordination with local municipalities, utility providers, and stakeholders near the installation.
12. Potential teaming arrangements are needed to deliver comprehensive projects.
13. If a project is not financially viable without Government contributions, what is the funding gap? What state, local, or other solutions are available to close the gap?
14. Any additional relevant information the Government should consider for this RFI or the development of a Request for Lease Proposal.
Contact Information
Questions: Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted via email to afcec.EUL@us.af.mil no later than June 19, 2026.
Submissions: Responses are due by July 3, 2026. Interested entities should send an email to afcec.EUL@us.af.mil indicating their intention to submit a response. Subsequently, the Government will provide instructions to upload responses to a secure site.
The response files shall be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, formatted for 8.5 x 11-inch paper with standard 1-inch margins and a minimum 11-point font. Submissions must not exceed twelve
(12) pages and 20 Megabytes in file size. Do not submit cover letters or extraneous materials (brochures, pamphlets, etc.).
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