Agricultural land lease Fort A. P. Hill

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District is soliciting sealed bids for an agricultural land lease encompassing approximately 100 acres across twenty separate parcels at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Virginia. The lease is designated for crop production or mowing purposes and is open to qualified U.S. citizens and entities, excluding federal employees and their immediate family members stationed at the installation. Key requirements include obtaining background clearance, submitting a deposit of at least $500 plus 20 percent of the annual rental offer, and complying with all Land Use Regulations and Individual Tract Plans, which address soil and water conservation, pesticide reporting, and wildlife protection. The successful bidder will be determined solely on the highest-priced offer submitted. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. EST on March 19, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EST on the same date at 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1011.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and involves no current contractor incumbent. The lease term extends up to five years beginning after December 31, 2025, and concluding January 1, 2030, with options for two additional five-year renewal periods, though the lease remains revocable at will by the Secretary of the Army. While no specific budget range is disclosed, bidders must establish their own annual rental rates with annual payments due in advance on January 1 each year. The performance guarantee requirement equals 20 percent of the bid value, payable within 30 days of award notification. The place of performance is Fort A.P. Hill, located in Bowling Green, Virginia, with property inspections available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST by contacting Andrew Willey at (757) 201-7804.