RFI for Future NASA Headquarters
ID: RFIHQ-2025-0001Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/85df93336e0840eda95f549fc5107e84/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking expressions of interest for available commercial office space for sale in the District of Columbia to support its headquarters operations. The agency is conducting market research to identify potential properties that can accommodate approximately 2,600 personnel within a flexible workspace of 375,000 to 525,000 usable square feet, while adhering to specific requirements such as Federal Protective Service Facility Security Level 4 and proximity to public transit. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights from the real estate and development community, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders regarding viable purchase options, which may influence future procurement decisions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by January 15, 2025, and should clearly mark any proprietary information, as all submissions will become government property.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darlene Eltringham
    hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov
    Sandra Tetley
    hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov
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    RFI NASA Headquarters.pdf
    NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking expressions of interest for available commercial office space for sale in Washington, DC. This RFI serves as market research to assess options for potential headquarters facilities that can accommodate approximately 2,600 personnel in an adaptable and flexible workspace, encompassing 375,000 to 525,000 usable square feet. The facilities must comply with specific requirements, including Federal Protective Service Facility Security Level 4, proximity to public transit, and adequate parking. Submissions are welcomed from various entities, including the real estate and development community, and must detail site location, design proposals, and ownership status, among other criteria. This RFI emphasizes that responses are for planning purposes only and do not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Moreover, the Government does not guarantee that a solicitation will follow this RFI; however, the information collected may guide future procurement decisions. Interested parties are advised to submit their responses electronically by January 15, 2025, and to mark any proprietary information clearly, as responses become Government property and will not be returned.
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