Bid guide
How to bid on Commercial Power Generation Enhanced Use Lease at DEPT of the Army
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is offering long-term leases for land at seven installations for companies to build and operate commercial power generation facilities. These facilities could use natural gas, geothermal, nuclear, or solar power. The Army expects the generated power to be sold to a third party, but requires the facility to provide backup power during grid outages lasting more than four hours.
This is an opportunity for power generation companies to secure a 50-year lease, with a possible renewal option, on Army land. The Army's objective is to maximize financial return through land leases and secure resilient power for its operations. Consideration for the lease will be in-kind, cash, or a combination, not less than fair market value.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Proposals for this Enhanced Use Lease opportunity are due by August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline for submitting your proposal.
The Army may award one or more leases and may consider multiple projects. They reserve the right to modify or waive terms, reject proposals, extend deadlines, or cancel the process. They may also discuss submissions with offerors and require additional information.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for private, public, and not-for-profit entities with expertise in designing, financing, permitting, developing, constructing, installing, owning, maintaining, operating, securing, and decommissioning commercial power generation facilities. This includes companies specializing in natural gas, geothermal, nuclear (up to 500 MW per unit), or solar power.
Vendors should be capable of identifying and securing a third-party off-taker for the generated power and providing essential energy resilience capabilities to the Army during grid outages. The project must be viable without any monetary or other commitment from the Army.
How to respond
To access the solicitation details and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly identify the specific portion(s) and associated acreage(s) of the properties you propose to lease. The Army may select more than one offeror and consider multiple projects, so precise details are important.
Your proposal should detail how your project will not conflict with adjacent installation activities or the surrounding community. Highlight your plan for providing essential energy resilience capabilities to the Army during grid outages. Emphasize your ability to finance, design, develop, operate, secure, and maintain the project without Army commitment.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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