Announcement for Proposal for land parcels at the NASA GRC Neil Armstrong Test Facility (ATF)
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center has issued an Announcement for Proposal (AFP) for the lease of five land parcels totaling approximately 1,736 acres at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) in Sandusky, Ohio. This opportunity seeks proposals from entities interested in leasing underutilized, non-excess, and largely undeveloped land, including associated facilities and infrastructure, for various operations. Proposals are due by July 2, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
Scope of Opportunity
NASA is soliciting proposals for the lease of all or any part of five distinct land parcels located within the NASA GRC ATF Government-owned "Fee Area." These parcels are available for potential uses such as agricultural, aerospace/industrial, and data center operations. Two parcels (2A and 1D) are situated within the controlled access portion of the facility. The AFP includes the land, existing facilities, and supporting infrastructure necessary for a successful tenant.
Key Information & Attachments
- Available Parcels:
- ATF Parcel 2A: Approx. 516 acres (agricultural, aerospace/industrial)
- ATF Parcel 1A: Approx. 278 acres (agricultural, aerospace/industrial, data center)
- ATF Parcel 1B: Approx. 508 acres (agricultural, aerospace/industrial, data center)
- ATF Parcel 1C: Approx. 184 acres (agricultural, aerospace/industrial, data center)
- ATF Parcel 1D: Approx. 250 acres (agricultural, aerospace/industrial, data center)
- Environmental Due Diligence: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports are available for the GRC-Armstrong Test Facility - North Plot and the GRC Existing Farmland Plot, providing critical environmental information.
- Lease Agreement: A Model Enhanced Use Lease Agreement (EULA) form is provided as Attachment B.
- Visual Aid: An aerial map visually delineates the parcels, their sizes, and potential uses.
Important Dates
- Request for Site Visit: NLT March 27, 2026
- Site Visit: April 16, 2026
- Questions & Answers Close: April 30, 2026
- AFP Closes: July 2, 2026, 5 PM ET
Contract Details
- Type: Announcement for Proposal (AFP) for Lease/Rental of Unimproved Real Property (Land)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Sandusky, OH
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Carlos Flores or William Driebergen at hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov.