FEBRUARY 24, 2026 – The Department of the Air Force is gauging general interest in offering land for lease for large-scale commercial-use data center construction at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base or Clear Space Force Station, all in Alaska.
The potential data centers would also include associated utility infrastructure and energy generation such as battery and fuel storage, distribution infrastructure, fiber communications and water-efficient cooling technologies.
The Request for Information, issued on Feb. 17, will help the DAF gather information from potential vendors before initiating a formal procurement process.
Authorities will use the information to explore market capabilities, understand industry trends and make informed decisions about land use.
The DAF is taking this step in support of President Trump’s critical national defense and domestic objectives of Removing Barriers To American AI Innovation (Executive Order (EO) 14179), Declaring a National Energy Emergency (EO 14156), and Unleashing American Energy (EO 14154).
Interested parties have until March 13 to submit a response and should email afcec.EUL@us.af.mil indicating their intention to submit a response.
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs