Edwards EUL RFI (08 11 26).pdf

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United States Department of the Air Force

Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate (AFCEC/CI)

Enhanced Use Leasing Project Edwards Air Force Base

Request for Information (RFI)

Responses ARE DUE NO LATER THAN

5:00 P.M. CT on 14 September 2026

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Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) solely for market research and planning purposes; it shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), a lease solicitation, or any binding obligation on the part of the Air Force. The DAF does not intend to select or qualify proposals based on this inquiry, nor will the Government pay or reimburse respondents for any information obtained or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submission of a response is strictly voluntary, and no basis for a legal claim against the Government shall arise because of participating in this market survey or from the use of the information provided.

Project Overview & Objectives

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking industry feedback to gauge market interest and capability in leasing underutilized land at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) in Kern County, California. This project is being contemplated as a mixed-use Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) to a private developer for a market-facing development.

The primary objective is to evaluate the market’s capability to deliver high-quality development proposals that prominently feature modern residential housing, seamlessly supported by community-focused retail and amenities. The goal is to determine the viability of a synergistic environment that serves as the "highest and best use" of the property while actively supporting the growing needs of the installation and the local community.

Statutory Authority & Key Constraints This transaction is proposed under the statutory authority of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2667. Any resulting agreement will be bound by the following rigid parameters:

Fair Market Value (FMV) Consideration: In exchange for the leasehold interest, the Government must receive consideration, while cash is preferred other In-Kind Consideration (IKC) may be considered, valued at no less than the Fair Market Value of the land over the term of the lease.

Zero Federal Financial Support: The Government will not provide financial assistance, subsidies, or loan guarantees of any kind to the developer. The project must be entirely self-sustaining through private financing and market-driven revenue and demand.

Utility Independence: The developer must not assume access to existing base utilities or infrastructure. Respondents should plan for the independent design, permitting, and construction of all necessary utility extensions and connections off base.

Location

This RFI concerns potential mixed-use development at Edwards AFB. The potential site is identified in Attachment 1. It is located inside the installation fence line and approximately 150 acres.

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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 and/or unaccompanied to include construction type, unit mix, target demographic, proposed rental rates, and 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. Would potential access to installation federal water rights be a financial benefit?

13. Potential teaming arrangements are needed to deliver comprehensive projects.

14. 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?

15. Any additional relevant information the Government should consider for this RFI or the development of a Request for Lease Proposal.

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Contact Information

Questions: Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted via email to afcec.EUL@us.af.mil no later than August 28, 2026.

Submissions: Responses are due by September 14, 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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