The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southwest, is inviting bids to lease approximately 764 acres of government-owned land for agricultural purposes at the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California. The lease, designated as Parcel 4B01 under IFB Number N62473LO11260, includes +/- 560 farmable acres, +/- 200 grazing/maintenance acres, and +/- 4 laydown acres. The lease term is a four-year firm term from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2030, with six subsequent one-year option terms extending until January 31, 2036. Sealed bids and deposits must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest, Real Estate ATTN: Brad Stevenson, 750 Pacific Highway, Floor 9, San Diego, California, 92132. 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 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 has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) N62473LO11260 for the agricultural outlease of Parcel 4B01 at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California. The lease covers approximately 764 acres, with 560 farmable acres, 200 acres for grazing/maintenance, and 4 acres for laydown. The firm term is four years (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2030), with six optional one-year terms. Bids, representing the annual cash rental amount, must be mailed on the provided Bid Form and delivered by December 17, 2025, 2:00 PM Pacific Time. A live conference call will be held for bid opening at the same date and time. Bidders must also complete an Agricultural Lease Defense Production Act Questionnaire, which will be reviewed by CFIUS. Grazing is allowed for cover crop residue removal and weed control. The lease outlines requirements for soil and water conservation, protection of STATION resources, and includes provisions for potential acreage removal or lease termination due to future government projects. A security deposit is required for the entire firm term and incremental option periods. Rental payments are currently by check, with a future electronic system planned. Subleasing is subject to government review and approval, with 50% of sublease consideration paid to the Government. Bidders are responsible for checking SAM.gov for amendments.

This government Invitation for Bid (IFB) outlines the process for leasing NWS Seal Beach Parcel 4B01, an agricultural lease. Bids are accepted from US citizens, corporations, partnerships, or trusts, with awards based on the most advantageous bid to the Government, considering the initial lease term plus all option periods. Key requirements include reviewing all IFB documents, submitting inquiries via email by December 8, 2025, and completing all sections of the Bid Form, including bidder name, rent, payment cycle, bid deposit, and acknowledgements. A mandatory bid deposit of 25% of the annual rent or $1,000 (whichever is greater) must be submitted as a certified check, cashier's check, or U.S. Postal Service Money Order. Bidders must also complete an Agricultural Lease Defense Production Act Questionnaire. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, individually for each lease, by December 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time, to the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command SW. Late bids will not be accepted.

This Bid Form, IFB N62473LO11260, outlines the terms for a Department of the Navy agricultural lease for Parcel 4B01 at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, CA. The lease includes 560 farmable acres, 200 grazable acres, and 4 laydown acres. The bid form requires bidders to provide rent per acre for a four-year firm term (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2030) and six one-year option terms (February 1, 2030 – January 31, 2036), along with total rent for the full 10-year lease. Bidders must also select a payment cycle (annual, semi-annual, or quarterly) and provide a bid deposit, which is 25% of the annual rent or $1,000, whichever is greater. Key acknowledgments include accepting all lease terms, understanding that withdrawing a bid after acceptance constitutes a default, and that breaches of prior leases may lead to non-responsibility. Bidders must also acknowledge receipt of any amendments and provide their contact and tax identification information.

The Defense Production Act Questionnaire is a critical document used by the Navy to evaluate proposed lease agreements involving foreign persons. Authorized by the Defense Production Act, as amended, and 31 C.F.R. Part 802, its primary purpose is to identify Covered Real Estate Transactions and assess potential national security risks. The questionnaire requires detailed information from the proposed Lessee, including the names of all foreign persons having control over the Lessee, as well as over any contractors or vendors involved in the sublease or on the leased premises. It also asks for the names and addresses of subcontractors and whether non-U.S. citizens will perform work on the premises, including their planned duties. This ensures compliance with national security regulations and helps determine if mitigation measures are necessary to address foreign involvement in real estate transactions.

This document outlines a lease agreement between the Department of the Navy (GOVERNMENT) and a LESSEE for agricultural purposes at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California. The lease covers Parcel 4B01, approximately 764 acres, for a four-year firm term from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2030, with six one-year options to extend. The LESSEE will pay rent and perform conservation and maintenance work, with provisions for reimbursement or rent credit. The lease details requirements for a security deposit or performance bond, insurance, and compliance with environmental regulations, including strict rules on Hazardous Materials. It also covers termination clauses, property restoration, and dispute resolution, emphasizing the military's primary use of the land.