AFP for Lease of Cryongenics Components Laboratory at GRC
ID: AFP-GRC-CCL-2023Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTERCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA

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Real Estate and Rental and LeasingT (53)

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LEASE/RENTAL OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (X1JZ)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e5e2f98fff7743c59859b5a3bb0a06b3/view
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    Sources Sought NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking proposals for the lease of the Cryogenics Components Laboratory (CCL Complex) at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) in Sandusky Ohio. The laboratory is used for the development and qualification of cryogenic materials, components, and systems. The solicitation includes both the test facilities and the accompanying land parcels required for onsite operations.

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