Request for Proposal invites U.S. companies to build and power AI facilities on federal land in Tennessee.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting American companies to develop and operate artificial intelligence (AI) data centers at the Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee. The project is part of a broader federal initiative to strengthen U.S. capacity in AI and energy innovation while using federal land to accelerate infrastructure projects.
The solicitation, supported by the DOE’s Office of Environmental Management and Office of Science, seeks applicants willing to fund, build, and manage the centers under long-term leases. Two locations—one at East Tennessee Technology Park and another near Oak Ridge National Laboratory—have been designated for potential development.
“This RFP represents more than a ground lease for AI data center development, it offers U.S. companies a potential chance to anchor their partnership with one of our nation’s greatest assets, our National Labs. From its Manhattan project roots to its present leadership in advanced computing, Oak Ridge exemplifies the continuum of American innovation that will help power the AI revolution,” said Under Secretary for Science Dr. Darío Gil.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Under Secretary Gil to be discerning as he oversees the department’s Office of Science.
- For Secretary Wright as the Energy Department supports the development of AI data centers.
Sources: Department of Energy
