Bid guide
How to bid on the Edwards AFB Enhanced Use Leasing Project for the Air Force
What the Air Force is seeking
The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals from developers interested in a long-term ground lease for all or part of about 215 acres at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California.
Proposed private-use projects may include housing, medical facilities, and commercial or retail space. The Air Force is seeking cash rent and/or in-kind consideration. Selected offerors may enter lease negotiations, but selection does not guarantee that a lease will be signed.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 26, 2026. Proposals are due January 4, 2027, at 6:00 PM ET.
The provided information does not state what happens at the deadline or describe the submission method. Check the solicitation documents for instructions and confirm how and when proposals must be submitted.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is aimed at developers able to finance, permit, develop, construct, install, own, maintain, and operate commercial improvements under a long-term lease.
It may suit firms with experience in housing, medical facilities, or commercial and retail development. The proposed use must be private commercial use, not federal government use.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.
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Prepare a clear, workable proposal
Explain the proposed project, the portion of the property it would use, and how the project would be financed, developed, and operated. Make the connection between the project and the requested long-term lease clear.
Describe the proposed cash rent and/or in-kind consideration in a way that is specific and understandable. Check the solicitation for required forms, evaluation factors, and submission rules, and leave time to resolve any questions before the deadline.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.