DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE (DAF) AND UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (USAFA) REQUEST FOR INTEREST (RFI) FOR STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES AT USAFA
ID: FA7000EULRFI342Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b628c8bd3b6470ebaa0fe840a3c4b31/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) are seeking interest from qualified entities for strategic real estate opportunities at USAFA, specifically for the development, redevelopment, or lease of approximately 500 acres of underutilized land located on the east side of Interstate 25 in Colorado. This Request for Interest (RFI) aims to identify potential projects that align with the DAF's mission while benefiting the surrounding communities, utilizing existing Title 10 authorities that allow for long-term leasing or easements in exchange for in-kind contributions or cash. Interested parties, including federal, state, local governments, and private sector organizations, are invited to submit proposals detailing their intended use, technical approach, and relevant experience by December 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Lt. Col Byung-Suk Choi at byungsuk.choi@us.af.mil or Christopher Skilbred at christopher.skilbred@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lt. Col Byung-Suk Choi
    byungsuk.choi@us.af.mil
    Christopher Skilbred
    (719) 333-8086
    christopher.skilbred@us.af.mil
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    RFI USAFA SREO Eastern Boundary.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) and United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to explore strategic real estate opportunities at USAFA. The RFI seeks interest from U.S. domestic entities (federal, state, local government, private sector, economic development organizations) for the development, redevelopment, or lease of approximately 500 acres of underutilized, non-excess land on the east side of Interstate 25. The goal is to achieve compatible development that benefits both the DAF mission at USAFA and nearby communities, potentially through existing Title 10 authorities allowing out-leasing or easements in exchange for in-kind contributions or cash. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and is not a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal. Respondents must submit proposals detailing proposed use, technical approach, modifications, limitations, customer base, financial capability, and prior experience by December 31, 2025.
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