AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS (AFP) FOR LEASE OF WEST TEST AREA GREENSPACE AT MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

This Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals for lease of greenspace on George C. Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC) West Test Area (WTA) hereinafter referred to as the “Property.” Located within MSFC’s propulsion test area, the Property consists of two parcels of greenspace. Parcel A is approximately forty-one (41) acres and is suitable for development of facilities to support the development and testing of aerospace propulsion systems. Approximately twenty- three (23) acres within Parcel A will be encumbered at times by safety fans from tests being performed within the WTA. Parcel B is approximately ten (10) acres. The Parcel is located within NASA MSFC’s propulsion test area and, at times, will be encumbered by safety fans from tests being performed within the West Test Area. The Proposer will assume financial responsibility for the development, operations and maintenance of the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions in the attached West Test Area Land Model Enhanced Use Lease (EUL). The Property is suitable for commercial aerospace activities. NASA will retain ownership of the Property. The Property will be available at award in its current condition for one ten-year base period and two five-year option periods.