Request for Proposals: Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure and Energy Generation on DOE Land at the Oak Ridge Reservation

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking proposals for long-term Lease Agreements for real property at the Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee, for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and/or energy generation facilities. Proposals should include a detailed Project Description, Plan, and address organizational structure, experience, and financial capability. Unique requirements include consideration of program policy factors, a detailed construction plan encompassing material/energy balances and cost analysis, water efficiency measures, community impact plans, and a workforce assessment – potentially in partnership with State Workforce Agencies – outlining job creation estimates. Offerors must also comply with requirements regarding Entity of Concern prohibitions, transparency of foreign connections, and due diligence review for research, technology, and economic security. The Government reserves the right to conduct a down-select during the evaluation process and may not notify Offerors of such decisions.

Notice ID

18ed3c174129430a8a32fe9157553f7f

Solicitation Number

DE-ORR-0037830

NAICS Code

53

Classification Code

X1PZ