FederalDC
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION MINERAL PROCESSING LEASING OPPORTUNITIES
The Department of the Air Force issued this sources-sought RFI to explore Enhanced Use Lease opportunities for developer-funded mineral processing facilities on underutilized surface land, including facilities for refining, smelting, and producing processed critical minerals. Candidate installations are Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, and Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with developers responsible for their own environmental compliance and project financing. This is a potential leasing opportunity rather than a grant program, and responses are due by October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT.
