Marshall Exploration Facility (MEF)
ID: MSFCPS30-PROC-25001Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTERHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA

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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Y1AZ)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e536c6172fd444ca81e137d98fbad6b8/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to issue a Design Build Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Marshall Exploration Facility (MEF) at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. The project aims to create a flexible and collaborative environment that accommodates various office and event spaces, enhancing the appeal and functionality of the MSFC campus, with an estimated project cost of $45 million. This initiative is crucial for providing a robust space for NASA and MSFC communities to gather, work, and collaborate, with the facility designed to support future program and technology changes. Interested contractors must demonstrate qualifications through previous similar projects and possess a bonding capacity of $55 million, with responses due by February 17, 2025, and the anticipated start of construction targeted for Q4 2026. For inquiries, contact Darlene Greene at darlene.greene@nasa.gov or Stephanie Darnell at stephanie.darnell@nasa.gov.

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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to issue a Design Build Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Marshall Exploration Facility (MEF) at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with an estimated cost of $45 million. The project aims to create a flexible, collaborative environment accommodating various office and event spaces, designed to enhance MSFC's campus appeal and functionality. The RFP will follow a two-phase selection process focusing on both technical factors and pricing, with interested contractors required to show qualifications through previous similar projects and bonding capacity of $55 million. NASA is gathering information on available design-build services to assess best approaches for the construction, targeted for a Q4 2026 start. Interested firms are invited to submit responses outlining their capabilities, past performances, and feedback on the feasibility and cost of the project by February 17, 2025. This document acts as a preliminary market research tool and does not guarantee any contract award.
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