Request for Proposals: Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure and Energy Generation on DOE Land at the Oak Ridge Reservation
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
DE-ORR-0037830
NAICS
—
Classification Code
X1PZ
Additional Details
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Oak Ridge National Laboratory Site Office (OSO) in collaboration with the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified entities to enter into long-term lease agreements for the use of DOE-owned land at the Oak Ridge Reservation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This procurement, identified under DE-ORR-0037830, is focused on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure and/or energy generation facilities.
The primary objective of this RFP is to solicit proposals from organizations capable of designing, financing, permitting, developing, constructing, installing, owning, maintaining, operating, and ultimately decommissioning advanced AI data centers and/or energy generation infrastructure on designated DOE sites. The intent is to leverage DOE land to support the nation’s growing demand for AI computational resources and sustainable energy solutions, while ensuring responsible stewardship and long-term viability of the site.
The scope of the procurement encompasses the full lifecycle of infrastructure development, from initial design and permitting through construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning. Proposals are expected to address all phases, demonstrating the offeror’s capability to manage complex, large-scale projects in compliance with federal requirements and site-specific considerations. The DOE anticipates entering into lease agreements with selected entities, granting them rights to utilize the land for the specified purposes under terms to be detailed in the RFP and its attachments.
This opportunity is classified under Product Service Code X1PZ, which pertains to lease or rental of other non-residential buildings. There are no set-aside requirements associated with this solicitation, making it open to all qualified entities regardless of business size or socioeconomic status.
The place of performance is Oak Ridge, Tennessee, within the United States. The contracting activity is managed by the SC Oak Ridge Office, a federal entity under the Department of Energy. Interested parties are advised to review the detailed RFP and supplemental documents attached to the notice for comprehensive requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
All inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed to the designated points of contact: Ryan Fuesting ([email protected], 865-341-3697) and Matt Reardon ([email protected], 513-744-2143). Questions must be submitted no later than close of business on November 11, 2025.
It is important to note that, as of the posting date, the DOE has temporarily paused all current AI and energy land use Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Offers (RFO), Requests for Applications (RFA), and Requests for Proposals (RFP) pending a department-wide review. Contractors should monitor the official notice and the provided SAM.gov opportunity link (https://sam.gov/opp/42ef0457d59e41f9b68cab0246079b34/view) for updates regarding the status of this procurement.
This solicitation represents a significant opportunity for entities with expertise in AI infrastructure and energy generation to partner with the DOE in advancing critical national capabilities. Contractors are encouraged to carefully assess the requirements and ensure alignment with their organizational strengths and long-term strategic objectives.
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