The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southwest, is inviting bids to lease approximately 1,134 acres of government-owned land for agricultural purposes at the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California. The lease, designated IFB Number N62473LO11259, includes irrigated farmland, dryland, maintenance, laydown/parking, and non-exclusive use areas. The firm lease term is four years, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2030, with six one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2036. Sealed bids and deposits must be received by 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest, Real Estate office in San Diego. The bid opening will be conducted via conference call only at the same date and time. Interested bidders can access the IFB package and instructions electronically on SAM.gov by searching for the parcel or IFB number. Questions can be directed to Brad Stevenson, Realty Specialist, at (619) 705-4477 or via email at bradley.a.stevenson6.civ@us.navy.mil. The Department of the Navy reserves the right not to award the lease.

The Department of the Navy is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) N62473LO11259 to lease approximately 1,134 acres of Government-owned land at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California, for agricultural purposes. The lease comprises a four-year firm term (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2030) and six one-year option periods. Bidders must submit annual cash rental amounts and are responsible for soil and water conservation work. Bids are due by December 17, 2025, 2:00 PM Pacific Time, via mail. A live conference call will be held for bid opening. Key requirements include completing an Agricultural Lease Defense Production Act Questionnaire, providing a security deposit, and understanding that grazing is primarily for cover crop residue removal and weed control. Future government projects may lead to acreage removal or lease termination. Subleasing is permitted with government approval and a rent adjustment of 50% of the sublease consideration. Bidders must check SAM.gov for amendments and provide accurate information to avoid penalties.

The document outlines instructions for bidders interested in leasing NWS Seal Beach Parcel 4A01, an agricultural lease under IFB N62473LO11259. Bids are open to U.S. citizens, corporations, partnerships, or trusts, evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility. The government reserves the right to reject any bids, accept non-highest bids, or not award the lease. Interested parties must review all IFB documents and submit inquiries to Brad Stevenson by December 8, 2025. Bidders must complete the Bid Form, including name, rent, payment cycle, bid deposit, acknowledgments, amendments, and execution. A bid deposit of 25% of the annual rent or $1,000 (whichever is greater), payable to the “U.S. Department of the Treasury” via certified check, cashier's check, or U.S. Postal Service Money Order, is required. Successful bidders' deposits are applied to the first year's rent, while unsuccessful bidders' deposits are returned. A completed Agricultural Lease Defense Production Act Questionnaire must also be submitted. Bids must be sealed, individually submitted for multiple leases, and addressed to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command SW, Attn: Brad Stevenson, to be opened on December 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Bidders are responsible for ensuring timely receipt; late bids will not be accepted.

The provided document is a Bid Form for Invitation for Bid (IFB) N62473LO11259, issued by the Department of the Navy for an agricultural lease at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, CA. The lease pertains to Parcel 4A01, totaling approximately 1,134 acres, comprising irrigated farmland, dryland farmland, laydown/parking areas, maintenance areas, and nonexclusive use acres. The bid form outlines a firm lease term of one four-year period (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2030) and six one-year option terms extending until January 31, 2036. Bidders must specify rent per acre for both irrigated and dryland farmland for the firm term and each option term, calculating the total rent for the entire 10-year lease. The form also requires bidders to indicate their preferred payment cycle (annual, semi-annual, or quarterly) and the amount of their bid deposit, which must be 25% of the annual rent or $1,000.00, whichever is greater. Key acknowledgments include the bidder's acceptance of all lease terms, the understanding that rejecting a lease or withdrawing a bid after acceptance constitutes a default, and that the government may deem a bidder non-responsible for prior lease breaches. Bidders must provide accurate information, with penalties for false statements. The form concludes with sections for acknowledging amendments and for the bidder's execution, requiring their name, signature, date, tax identification number, address, telephone, and email.

The Defense Production Act Questionnaire, authorized by 50 U.S.C. §§ 4501-4568, enables the President and CFIUS to review real estate transactions involving foreign persons for national security concerns. This questionnaire specifically assists the Navy in determining if a proposed lease is a Covered Real Estate Transaction under 50 U.S.C. § 4565 and 31 C.F.R. Part 802, and whether mitigation measures are needed due to foreign person involvement. The document requires disclosure of foreign persons having control over the proposed lessee, contractors, and vendors, as well as the names and addresses of subcontractors. It also asks if non-U.S. citizens will work on the leased premises and their planned duties. All terms are defined by 31 C.F.R. Part 802. The information provided must be current, accurate, and complete.

The Department of the Navy is offering a lease for agricultural purposes at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California, identified as Parcel 4A01, totaling approximately 1,134 acres. The lease, under contract N6247326RP00040, spans a four-year firm term from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2030, with an option for six additional one-year extensions. The leased property includes irrigated and dryland farmable areas, laydown/parking, maintenance, and nonexclusive use areas. Rent will be paid annually based on acreage, with specific amounts for irrigated and dryland farmland to be determined. The lessee is required to provide a security deposit, maintain specific insurance coverage, and perform conservation and maintenance work, with potential for rent credit or reimbursement. The lease emphasizes agricultural use, adherence to environmental regulations, and compliance with military activities. It outlines terms for termination, property restoration, utility management, and dispute resolution, along with strict environmental provisions regarding hazardous materials and labor requirements for equal opportunity and working hours.