Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-18466
Air Force Land Exchange with MIT at Hanscom AFB for Research Center
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Posted
September 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-18466
This notice announces the Department of the Air Force's intent to exchange real property with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense) - Transaction supports a federally funded research and development center at Hanscom AFB - OEMs and Vendors: - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the sole referenced party - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or service procurements are involved - The exchange consists of 1.04 acres of Air Force land for 1.04 acres of MIT property, both at nominal value - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Action is authorized under Title 10, United States Code, Section 2869(d)(2), specifically for property exchanges at military installations - The exchange is intended to facilitate MIT's operation of a research and development center at Hanscom AFB - No monetary consideration or procurement of goods/services is involved; this is a land exchange only
Description
The Department of the Air Force intends to exchange Federal real property with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) property to support a federally funded research and development center operated by MIT at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The exchange involves conveying 1.04 acres in fee with a nominal value to MIT in exchange for 1.04 acres in fee with a nominal value from MIT. This action is pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 2869(d)(2), and aims to facilitate the research initiative at Hanscom AFB. Written objections to the exchange must be filed within fifteen calendar days after the publication of this notice.