DAF Alaska AI Data Center RFP -- Proposals Due May 29, 2026

Written By Phil Zalewski

~4,700 acres across Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson AFB, and Clear Space Force Station. Site tours completed April 28-30. Proposals due May 29, 2026. Enhanced Use Lease model (up to 50 years). Developer finances, builds, and operates all facilities.

Signal: Four weeks remaining. This is the most active government-controlled AI data center development opportunity in the market. Site tour data is now in developers' hands. Final proposals due May 29.

Phil Zalewski
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