What are the phases of an EUL project?
Once the Air Force identifies a potential EUL project, it initiates the project in three phases: The first phase, Project Evaluation, determines the feasibility of a proposed EUL project. AFRPA, installation commanders and major commands work together to make this determination. A Concept Opportunity Study is developed to evaluate potential returns and risks associated with the project. Projects with the highest return and lowest risk are then considered by AFRPA. The second phase, Project Validation, focuses on identifying the best use of the underutilized asset. AFRPA leads a ‘Deal Team’, which produces a Business Case Analysis to ensure the project is viable from an operational, force protection, environmental and financial standpoint as well as identifying the type of consideration (cash or in-kind) that will be sought. This phase ends with the selection of the developer that will undertake the project. In the third phase, Project Commencement, the Air Force engages in lease negoti
