# DoD Seeks Sites for Self-Sustaining Base

The Department of Defense is inviting states to nominate sites for a proposed military installation designed for 80,000–100,000 people across 100,000–250,000 acres. The concept includes small modular reactors, hardened microgrids, recycled water, and a 30-day off-grid combat-readiness test. State submissions are due **December 1, 2026 (21 days from November 10)**; site selection is targeted for June 2027, and initial funding is expected in the FY2028 budget request. No solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact has been announced.

- The proposed installation could create future work in energy infrastructure, construction, housing, digital systems, water, and community support through state-led public-private partnerships.
- Companies with relevant capabilities can identify and engage with states developing site nominations and partnership proposals; the signal does not identify a selected location or an active contracting opportunity.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the current state nomination process from future procurements: funding is anticipated in the FY2028 request, and no contract terms or solicitation schedule are provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Key Quotes
> step up to the plate and bring us their best sales pitch.
> — Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

### Sources
- [Pentagon’s ‘Next Great American Base’: A military city for up to 100,000 people that would run on its own nuclear reactors, and states have until Dec. 1 to bid](https://www.cronista.com/en/today/pentagons-next-great-american-base-a-military-city-for-up-to-100000-people-that-would-run-on-its-own-nuclear-reactors-and-states-have-until-dec-1-to-bid) - El Cronista