The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic, issued a Request for Interest (RFI) for its Naval Station Great Lakes Installation Innovation Initiative. The RFI seeks concepts and market feedback for developing, redeveloping, or repurposing multiple parcels at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) in Great Lakes, Illinois. The Department of the Navy (DON) aims to establish long-term partnerships, offering leasehold interests in federal property under 10 U.S.C. 2667 and 10 U.S.C. 2668. In exchange for property use, the DON requires In-Kind Consideration (IKC) in the form of construction or maintenance improvements, such as roof repair, HVAC maintenance, road paving, and building envelope repair, at fair market value. Preferred uses for the parcels include data centers, energy utilities, light industrial, hospitality, and commercial/mixed-use. The RFI identifies four potential sites varying in size and existing conditions. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, and should include a company overview, development experience, proposed approach, IKC plan, financing strategy, parcel requirements, and anticipated timeline. An Industry Day is scheduled for January 15, 2025, to provide an overview and address questions. This RFI will inform the DON's decision to issue a formal Request for Proposals.

The Department of the Navy (DON) will host an in-person Industry Day for an RFI, replacing a previous paragraph. This event will offer an overview of federal real estate opportunities, outline Naval Station Great Lakes' (NSGL) objectives, and describe available parcels, concluding with a Q&A session. Interested parties must RSVP via Microsoft Forms by January 27, 2026. The Industry Day will include an introductory session to review the RFI's goals, but no site tour will be conducted as all sites are publicly accessible. A formal Q&A session will document all questions and responses, making them publicly available on SAM.gov. Specific questions regarding Industry Day should be directed to michael.p.quinlan15.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line “Industry Day Questions - NSGL RFI”.

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The document outlines various commercial lease and development opportunities across several locations, primarily focusing on sites near Naval Station Great Lakes and North Chicago. Key properties include a 2-acre site on Sheridan Road near the Naval Museum, a 4.66-acre site on Sheridan Road close to weekly Navy Boot Camp graduations, and up to 11.5 acres along the Ray Street Corridor in North Chicago, suitable for warehousing or data centers. Additionally, a 13,876 SF former child care center on a 2.5-acre parcel in Glenview is available. These sites cater to diverse market demands, from hospitality and retail to industrial uses, with some buildings scheduled for demolition to facilitate development.