Notice of Availability - Land Parcels at Armstrong Test Facility NASA Glenn Research Center
ID: GRC-NOA-2025-1Type: Special Notice
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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 Leasing (53)

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LEASE/RENTAL OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND) (X1PC)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/13edda191f0041a1bb5f596a6538bd3b/view
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    NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) has issued a Notice of Availability (NOA) for approximately 1,736 acres of land at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) in Sandusky, Ohio, seeking interest from commercial aerospace, research, technology, and academic entities for land development. The objective is to promote development that aligns with the GRC Master Plan, with available land consisting of five parcels, some of which have a history of prior industrial activities that have been remediated. Interested parties must submit their proposals, including organizational details and financial capability, within 30 days of the notice, and are encouraged to contact Carlos Flores or Matt Jimenez at hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov for further information or to arrange site visits.

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    GRC ATF Land Parcels NOA Final.pdf
    NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) has issued a Notice of Availability (NOA) for approximately 1,736 acres of land at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) in Sandusky, Ohio. The NOA seeks interest from commercial aerospace, research, technology, and academic entities for land development that aligns with the GRC Master Plan. The available land consists of five parcels, some with a history of TNT processing, radiological contamination, or firing range activities, which have been remediated or stabilized. Tenants are responsible for development costs, environmental compliance, and accepting associated risks. NASA's objectives include increasing commercial access to space, diversifying the GRC user base, and promoting the development of aerospace-related capabilities. Proposed uses must not negatively impact NASA missions or involve residential development or title transfer. Responses should include organizational details, proposed use, financial capability, and are due within 30 days of posting. NASA intends to issue an Announcement for Proposal (AFP) based on the responses.
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