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Eglin AFB looks to lease 98 acres for mixed-use technology and research park development

Eglin Air Force Base will host an industry day on Feb. 7 to explore potential growth opportunities for a mixed-use technology and research park on base grounds. The Air Force is soliciting private and public interest in the development of a 98-acre parcel of non-excess, underutilized land surrounding the Research Engineering Education Facility at Eglin through the […]

Eglin Air Force Base will host an industry day on Feb. 7 to explore potential growth opportunities for a mixed-use technology and research park on base grounds.

  • The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Research Engineering and Education Facility at 1350 North Poquito Road, in Shalimar, Florida. 

The Air Force is soliciting private and public interest in the development of a 98-acre parcel of non-excess, underutilized land surrounding the Research Engineering Education Facility at Eglin through the lease of all or a part of the parcel for purposes of financing, permitting, developing, constructing, owning, maintaining, and operating commercial buildings by a private sector developer and/or a public entity.

  • Potential developments include hotels, business parks, solar arrays, sports complexes and wastewater facilities.

The industry day forum will allow private sector developers, public entities and the surrounding community to learn more about the opportunities available.

The Air Force must receive fair market value in lease payments or in-kind considerations. A draft Request for Lease Proposals is expected to be posted to SAM.gov by Jan. 18, with submissions due March 29 at 5 p.m.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend the event to exchange ideas, provide comments and ask questions. Registration is open by emailing EglinAFB.EUL@Specprosvcs.com.

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  1. How do businesses bid this early? What about environmental impact statements, etc? Those woods are home to quite a few nesting American Bald Eagles and tortoises.

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