I have a simple solution if only you are senior enough to hold it.
Don’t bid an FDA just do consecutive 90 day STVs. Sure you lose the $2700 but you gain free rent (6K/M), free maid service(600/M), free McPaper(.75/D) and per diem (~75/D). Your hotel room will be small but you can’t expect the same standard of living (and it is better for the environment).
Other advantages:
Free travel once a quarter for you and your significant other to visit the dog (or horse) you left Stateside. Not every 2 years like the enhanced package.
Spend a Tax Year there and you can get the exclusion without paying the Frogs or ChiComms their share. Sorry you’ll have to do your own taxes.
Got kids? Have them watch the suite life on Disney Channel; they’ll beg you to go.
No worries about getting transportation to the FEDEX bus stop.
No waiting for a bid to come home.
I am sure there are more plusses but they escape me now.
Disclaimer: please consult an accountant before claiming Foriegn income exclusion.