62018_Announcement_for_Proposal_(AFP)_Non-Excess_Underutilized_Land-SSC-4.4.2025 FINAL.pdf

AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS (AFP)

FOR LEASE OF NON-EXCESS UNDERUTILIZED

LAND

AFP-SSC-001-2025

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Initiating Installation

NASA, John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529

B. Description

Introduction: This Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals to lease some or all of that certain non-excess, underutilized, undeveloped land hereinafter referred to as the “Property”.

The Property consists of multiple parcels totaling approximately 1,465 acres of non-excess, underutilized, undeveloped land located in the NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) fee area as shown in Attachment B, SSC Land Map.

NASA estimates that the Property will be available at award in its current condition for up to a 30-year term. A base term with extension options of up to an additional 20-years can be proposed and will be evaluated and considered by NASA.

SSC has additional expertise and capabilities which are not included in this AFP. Use of these available capabilities will require additional negotiated agreements and are not a part of this Announcement for Proposals.

C. Purpose and Objectives

SSC seeks to lease non-excess, underutilized, undeveloped land. As NASA envisioned in the SSC Strategic Plan, NASA SSC seeks commercial industry or federal public entities interested in leasing and developing land in a manner that complements the SSC mission and that contributes to U.S. commercial competitiveness in the space, information technology, and/or aerospace industries. The intent of this AFP does not include acquiring property or services for the direct benefit of or use by NASA or the Government.

It is NASA’s intent to ensure fairness to all parties and to ensure best value to the Government in granting use of NASA real property in a manner that optimizes its support for the Agency’s missions and objections, and the U.S. national space policy. The selected Proposer will be given the opportunity to enter into a lease agreement with NASA in the form set out in Attachment A, Model Enhanced Use Lease (Model Lease), which will grant the selected Proposer sufficient rights to occupy, develop, operate, modify, and maintain the real property in order to support the selected Proposer’s proposed use.

The Government objectives for this AFP are to:

• Lease NASA land for development;

• Increase commercial access to space;

• Enhance U.S. commercial competitiveness in the space, information technology, and/or aerospace industries;

• Promote relationships that will build, expand, modernize, or operate space, information technology, aerospace, and/or related capabilities at SSC; and

• Diversify the user base and operations at SSC;

The resource being offered for commercial purposes is non-excess undeveloped land (Attachment C, Site Imagery Map). Proposals must include documentation supporting and enabling these objectives stated above. SSC supports NASA’s mandate to “seek and encourage, to the maximum extent possible, the fullest commercial use of space” as stated in 51 U.S.C. § 20112(a)(4).

NASA will not consider proposals for use of SSC land that do not contribute to enabling the Government objectives listed above in this AFP, including without limitation,

• Proposed uses that NASA deems incompatible with the current SSC Master Plan, NASA or SSC facility use policies, or existing environmental conditions

• Proposed uses that could negatively impact any NASA mission

• Proposed transfer of title

• Proposed residential uses; or

• Proposed uses that NASA, in its sole discretion, determines not to be in the best interest of the US Government.

D. Proposal Overview

All proposals must adhere to the guidelines detailed in Section II of this AFP and the requirements detailed in Section III Proposal Content. Proposals shall describe the following:

• the Proposer’s planned use of the Property;

• the Proposer’s concept plans for development of the Property;

• the Proposer’s financial capability/viability to successfully develop and achieve and sustain operations as proposed;

• the Proposer's experience with aerospace-related services, information technology, or other DoD or space-related activities; and

• the Proposer’s approach to propelling the local and space economy.

E. Attachments

The following attachments are included with this AFP and are a critical element necessary for evaluating this opportunity:

Attachment A: Model Lease Attachment B: SSC Land Map Attachment C: Site Imagery Map

II. PROPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

The following items are for the Proposer’s consideration as they will impact their decision for proposal submission.

A. Eligibility

NASA seeks uses compatible with the expected uses stated above. Responses to this AFP are limited to the following classes: (1) United States Commercial Providers as used in the Space Commerce Act (51 U.S.C. § 50101(7)) and (2) U.S. Persons as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Proposer shall identify and disclose whether the immediate or highest-level owner of the entity, including an entity involved in any related financing thereof, is a foreign person or a foreign entity, including the country associated with the ownership entity.

The following persons (including entities) are ineligible to be a Proposer or otherwise participate in the project (including as a contractor, subcontractor, or professional):

(a) any person/entity that has been debarred or suspended from doing business with the Federal government.

(b) any person/entity or its partners, members, or principal stockholders listed on any non-procurement or reciprocal lists on the most current “System for Award Management” published by the U.S. General Services Administration at www.sam.gov, as updated from time to time, or any replacement thereof;

(c) any person or entity or its partners, members, directors, officers, or principal stockholders that is included in the most current “Country Reports on Terrorism” report, issued by the Secretary of State in compliance with 22 U.S.C. § 2656f(a), available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402 and at https://www.state.gov/country-reports-on-terrorism-2/;

(d) any person or entity or its partners, members, directors, officers, or principal stockholders that is, or is acting on behalf of, a department, agency, or instrumentality of the government of the People’s Republic of China or any governmental subdivision thereof, or any company, university, or similar institution incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China;

(e) any person or entity or its partners, members, directors, officers, or principal stockholders subject to a criminal indictment or information for a felony in any court in the United States.

(f) any other person or entity who is prohibited from entering into contracts with the US Government

For purposes of this AFP, the term “principal stockholder” shall mean any person who is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner (as defined for purposes of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission) of more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding stock or other equity of the entity in question.

NASA will apply and pursue a negotiated agreement with each prospective Proposer only if its proposal meets the intent of this AFP and it is deemed in the Government’s best interests.

NASA reserves the right to proceed with development and negotiation of one or more agreements for the use of real property with Proposers responding to this AFP, without further notice, if NASA determines the purposes, intent, and objectives identified in this AFP have been met.

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B. Financial and Legal

NASA has determined the base rent of the Property based on an appraisal conducted by a state certified appraiser. The fair market value (FMV) of the Property is comprised of the base rent and a support service amount for the shared support services NASA will provide under the lease which are associated with being located on NASA property and which are further described in the Model Lease.

The 2025 FMV range is as follows:

The base rent and the support service amount will each escalate 3.0% per year.

In addition, any demand or technical services or NASA capabilities may be provided by NASA to the tenant through a separate Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (RSAA) on NASA’s standard forms and in accordance with NASA’s standard policy and procedure.

C. Communications

Phone and network services will be the responsibility of the Tenant. Tenant will have to coordinate with SSC for all physical access to land and equipment owned by NASA.

D. Utilities

Tenant is responsible for utilities. Any utilities required through NASA will be handled through a separate Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (RSAA) developed using NASA’s standard forms and processes. Installation of separate utility meters will be required by tenant.

Actual costs will need to be formally determined. In addition, extra demand services may be provided by NASA through an RSAA in accordance with NASA’s policy and guidance.

E. Security

The Property is currently located within the existing NASA SSC security perimeter. Tenant and any employees and visitors to the tenant’s facility are subject to and must comply with NASA SSC access policies. Foreign Nationals are subject to additional restrictions in

Project Greenspace Fair Market Value (FMV) Parcels B, C, D, E, F, K, M, R, S, T, W

Low Range Base Rent per acre Low Range Support

Services per acre Low Range FMV per acre

High Range Base Rent per acre High Range Support

Services per acre High Range FMV per acre

Parcel B - 100 Acres $ 1,442.00 $ 200.44 $ 1,642.44 1,854.00$ 257.71$ 2,111.71$

Parcel C - 100 Acres $ 180.25 $ 25.05 $ 205.30 231.75$ 32.21$ 263.96$

Parcel D - 25 acres $ 1,442.00 $ 200.44 $ 1,642.44 1,854.00$ 257.71$ 2,111.71$

Parcel E - 100 acres 180.25$ 25.05$ $ 205.30 231.75$ 32.21$ 263.96$

Parcel F - 70 acres 1,442.00$ 200.44$ $ 1,642.44 1,854.00$ 257.71$ 2,111.71$

Parcel K - 430 acres 865.20$ 120.26$ $ 985.46 1,112.40$ 154.62$ 1,267.02$

Parcel M - 65 acres 3,424.75$ 476.04$ $ 3,900.79 4,403.25$ 612.05$ 5,015.30$

Parcel R - 30 acres 3,424.75$ 476.04$ $ 3,900.79 4,403.25$ 612.05$ 5,015.30$

Parcel S - 120 acres 3,424.75$ 476.04$ $ 3,900.79 4,403.25$ 612.05$ 5,015.30$

Parcel T - 400 acres 1,090.51$ $ 151.58 $ 1,242.09 1,402.09$ 194.89$ 1,596.98$

Parcel W - 150 acres 180.25$ $ 25.05 $ 205.30 231.75$ 32.21$ 263.96$

Indirect Support Services - 13.9% accordance with NASA policy. Tenant may restrict access to their leased space, consistent with the terms of the Model Lease. Tenant is responsible for security of the leased property, any improvements, and personal property.

F. Infrastructure

NASA requires access to any existing infrastructure which lies within the Property. This infrastructure includes both above and below ground works which are vital to the function of SSC. Such infrastructure requiring access by NASA will be clearly identified in the lease.

Additionally, NASA will require from time to time the ability to inspect the premises as set out in the Model Lease. The Proposer shall not assume that any existing infrastructure will be available for use and that any infrastructure required for development will be at the sole cost of the Proposer. NASA SSC can make available to the tenant connections to site-wide infrastructure; however, all infrastructure development including design, permitting, installation, construction, operations, and maintenance costs is the responsibility of the tenant. All infrastructure development including equipment must be coordinated through the SSC Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, the SSC Environmental Manager, and the SSC Cultural Resources Manager prior to construction including design, permitting, installation, construction, operations, and maintenance costs, as further set out in the Model Lease.

G. Environmental Condition Assessment

The tenant for the Property will be responsible for addressing any environmental concerns that arise during the tenancy, as more specifically set forth in the Model Lease.

H. Environmental Compliance

As a Federal agency, NASA is required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including applicable guidance and regulations published by the Council on Environmental Quality and NASA’s implementing regulations, 14 CFR 1216.300 et. seq.

1. Prior to executing any real property lease agreement, NASA must fully disclose the known environmental conditions, as described within the innocent landowner provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

2. Any proposed improvements by the Proposer/tenants’ developer(s) are subject to a review of potential environmental impacts.

3. Successful Proposer/tenant(s) will be required to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations (including SSC Procedural Requirements). As applicable, this could entail acquiring any necessary environmental permits or approvals (e.g., air emissions, water, wastewater, storm water pollutant runoff or discharge, solid/hazardous waste management, natural resources management). Environmental permits, registrations, or approvals requiring landowner concurrence (signature) must be coordinated with NASA prior to construction or operation (as specified by applicable regulations) and Proposer(s)’ activities must be consistent with NASA’s environmental stewardship goals and policies.

NASA intends to enter into a lease with the Proposer/Tenant(s) subject to successful completion of NASA’s NEPA compliance activities, which may include and require compliance with environmental impact mitigation measures. The Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) and other documents (e.g., NEPA EA or EIS, formal natural/cultural consultations, if necessary) must be completed prior to the execution of the lease agreement.

1. The lease will contain terms and conditions consistent with the Model Lease, which will grant the selected Proposer sufficient rights to occupy, operate, modify, and maintain the real property, as necessary, to support each Proposer’s proposed use. NASA expects the potential Proposers to be financially responsible for construction, development, utilities, operations, and maintenance of the real property.

2. Upon expiration of the Term, or any earlier termination, Proposer/Tenants shall (i) remove all personal property and Improvements, including removal of improvements or alterations made by Tenant, and (ii) will be required to demonstrate to NASA that the property has not been contaminated due to the Proposer/tenant(s)’ activities.

Environmentally regulated materials (e.g., chemicals and solid/hazardous wastes) and authorized/permitted sources/activities/systems must be deactivated, decontaminated, and removed at the Proposer/tenants’ expense, and any related environmental permits, authorizations, or notifications must be appropriately deactivated with the affiliated regulatory agencies, as set out in the Model Lease.

I. Cultural Resources

All ground disturbing activities to the land must be coordinated with the SSC Cultural Resources Manager (CRM), as set out in the Model Lease.

J. Construction

All development and construction shall be performed under the jurisdiction, concurrence, and oversight of the Stennis Space Center. All codes, regulations, processes, and standards mandated by the Agency, SSC, and Authority Having Jurisdiction must be followed.

Each tenant must follow Agency and SSC Processes, Regulations, and Standards, along with all construction guidelines and NASA requirements outlined in the Model Lease.

III. PROPOSAL CONTENT

Proposers are requested to provide information responsive to the items set forth below. This information is considered essential for the Government to conduct a fair and uniform evaluation of proposals in accordance with the evaluation factors provided. The items listed are not, however, all-inclusive, and Proposers shall therefore include in their proposals any further discussion that they believe to be necessary or useful in demonstrating their objective.

A. Proposal Content and Format

Proposals must be submitted as one searchable, unlocked PDF file with the edit permission enabled. Proposals must comply with the following format and page limit requirements.

Font shall be Times New Roman, size 12. Page size shall be 8.5”x11” with one-inch margins.

Text shall be single-spaced with double-spacing between paragraphs.

Proposals are limited to thirty (30) total pages. Financial documentation prepared by independent third parties will not count against the total page limit. NASA will remove pages exceeding the thirty (30) page limit and will not evaluate any information from the excess pages.

All pages shall reference “AFP-SSC-001-2025.”

The requested information is considered essential for NASA to conduct a fair and uniform evaluation of proposals in accordance with the evaluation factors provided in Section IV.

Aside from completing blanks and attaching finalized exhibits, NASA expects to enter with the selected Proposer(s) into the Model Lease. If there is a particular reason the Proposer is not able or willing to agree to any of the provisions of the Model Lease, the Proposer must notify NASA in writing of such Proposer-required modifications to the Model Lease during the Question-and- Answer Period (defined herein). Each Proposer-required modification will be assessed by NASA to determine if NASA is willing to accommodate the required modifications. NASA may choose to accept the required modifications, may choose to reach out to Proposer to discuss the required modifications further, or may choose to reject the required modifications, and will so notify Proposer.

NASA reserves the right, at any time, without notice, at its sole and absolute discretion to extend any deadline set forth in this AFP or reject all proposals and terminate the AFP process, in whole or in part. If proposals do not comply with Proposal Content and Format requirements, NASA shall not evaluate the proposal.

Proposals must be submitted electronically in Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to HQ-Real Estate at hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov, and are due no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time, on May 2, 2025. Late proposals will not be accepted.

If the size of a proposal file is too large to submit, alternatives methods to submit will be provided. Submit an email to hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov for an alternative submission method.

If a proposer uses an alternative submission method, the proposal must still be submitted by the time listed above.

To ensure timely delivery, the proposer is encouraged to submit its proposal at least 24 hours prior to the due date specified. The electronic submission of the proposal shall contain all information required by this AFP to be determined responsive. All proposals received on time will be acknowledged as having been received. Proposals received by NASA after the due date and time will not be accepted. Proposals that do not meet the eligibility, page limit line spacing, font size and other administrative requirements as listed in this AFP shall be eliminated without review. Hard copies will not be accepted.

Proposals submitted in response to this AFP will not be returned. Proposers must clearly mark any Proprietary Data in their proposal. For purposes of this AFP, “Proprietary data” means data embodying trade secrets developed at private expense or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, and that includes a restrictive notice, unless the data is: known or available from other sources without restriction; known, possessed, or mailto:hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov developed independently, and without reference to the proprietary data; made available by the owners to others without restriction; or required by law or court order to be disclosed. With respect to such Proprietary Data, NASA shall:

a. Use, disclose, or reproduce such Proprietary Data only as necessary to evaluate the proposal;

b. Safeguard such Proprietary Data from unauthorized use and disclosure;

c. Allow access to such Proprietary Data only to its employees requiring access for purposes of evaluating the proposal;

d. Preclude disclosure outside NASA; and

e. Notify its employees with access about their obligations under this AFP and ensure their compliance.

NASA may retain proposals as needed to fulfill legal or administrative requirements in connection with the Announcement and Selection. Participation in the AFP is voluntary. NASA will not reimburse any costs associated with proposal development.

Proposals shall be divided into four sections: FMV Annual Rent Proposed, Financial Capability/Viability, Technical Approach, and Impact to the Local Economy.

Each section should present information as follows:

1. FMV Annual Rent Proposed – Proposers shall identify the parcels or portions thereof which they propose to lease, and provide their proposed first year proposed rent for such parcels within the high and low values set forth herein.

2. Financial Capability/Viability – Proposers will demonstrate the financial capability to successfully implement their proposal strategy, including the design and development for the proposed use with the associated infrastructure support, activation, and operations to sustain the proposed activities over the term as described in the Technical Approach.

Proposers shall provide the following business and financial information and reference relevant sections in the Technical Approach as applicable.

a. A demonstrated business case including proposed development/improvements, operations/maintenance, economic impact, and any secured contracts or agreements, and/or market analysis including any current or future arrangements with NASA that the proposer’s use of the available property would be used to support or be reliant upon the use of the proposers’ development/operations of the property to fulfill the requirements under these arrangement(s).

b. Proposer’s organization structure and history of company/entity, including date company/entity established, lines of business, locations, size, and number of employees.

c. Current or prior history of working with the Federal Government including other lease arrangements, contracts, or agreements. Unique Entity ID (UEI) for Sam.gov, Cage Code, or DUNS number and Arrangement #, if available.

d. Planned capital and operational budget including capital phasing plans (for improving/operating and maintaining the Property) over the Life Cycle of the proposed activity by year and phases including improvements, execution, operations/maintenance, and deactivation/decontamination/disposition provided as a rough order of magnitude (ROM), all planned or expected costs to improve and operate the Property. The budget must include all planned or expected costs to improve, operate, and maintain the property over the term of the lease.

e. Sources of capital to meet budget requirements for all planned or expected costs to improve, operate, and maintain the Property. Proposer shall provide an approved company capital investment proposal for the proposed project and any pre-approvals, Letters of Credit, or Credit Ratings/Guarantees sufficient to meet the expected development costs.

f. Proposers shall provide documentation demonstrating financial viability of the proposed development and operations of the proposed project. This may include financial statement(s) for the four most recent company fiscal years (Balance Sheet, Statement of Net Cost, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows), annual reports demonstrating the overall financial capabilities and health of the company. At a minimum, the Proposer shall provide most recent Audit Opinion or Statement from CPA/IPA on their financial statements, Statement of Assurance from the Proposer’s CFO confirming the planned capital investment and ability of the proposer to meet the proposed project development and operation costs.

The proposer shall identify the proposed approach to mitigate risk to NASA during the lifecycle of the lease, including maintaining liability insurance or other financial assurance mechanisms, should the proposer be unable to meets its obligations at the end of the lease period. At least annually, the proposer will be required to demonstrate its financial capabilities to NASA to meet the life cycle requirements stipulated within the lease.

NASA may consider and evaluate any other data obtained from other sources in order to corroborate any additional information provided by the proposers.

3. Technical Approach – Describe the parcels or portions thereof which Proposer proposes to lease, and identify Proposer’s technical approach for the development of such parcel for commercial space operations, information technology, or aerospace industries consistent with the government objectives set out above, including:

Subfactor 1 – Use Land

Describe planned use(s) of the land that will take place.

a. Describe the concept of operations for all activities and the impact on the U.S.

commercial competitiveness in space, information technology, and/or aerospace industries.

b. Proposers shall include information demonstrating that the proposed operations to land will be compatible with NASA activities at SSC.

c. Size of facility, footprint, and safety buffer zones

d. Electrical power, water, sewer, and commodity requirements

e. Approach to sustainable design and construction

f. Security considerations

g. A site-specific safety and health plan or similar documentation describing how the Proposer intends to ensure the safety and health of personnel and protect property from damage.

h. The maximum quantities and locations of any hazardous materials to be stored or used in the Proposer’s defined area.

i. Environmental considerations

Subfactor 2 – Plans for the Land

Describe all planned modifications to the land. Provide a schedule for construction, secondary land uses, overall integration of development activities and operations. Describe the following, as applicable:

a. Milestone schedule and phasing; and

b. Critical path elements

4. Impact to Local Economy – Proposers shall provide description of planned economic impacts to the local economy as a result of leasing the land at Stennis Space Center, MS. The proposal put forward shall include the following:

a. Economic output – Includes the amount of capital to be invested. Does the capital work include local materials and workforce?

b. Intangible value to the local economy (Mississippi, regional, local).

c. Employment (or jobs) – Reported as a headcount of jobs, not in terms of full-time equivalents. Count of jobs includes both full-time and part-time workers. For example, 10 full-time workers and 10 part-time workers would be reported as 20 jobs.

NASA may consider and evaluate any other data on the Proposers’ experience obtained from other sources in order to corroborate any additional information provided by the proposers.

Proposers are reminded that this process does not involve the procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or the NASA FAR Supplement. This AFP will not result in the award of a contract using federally appropriated funds.

Proposers Questions During Questions-and-Answer Period

Proposers may submit questions via the NASA HQ Real Estate email address during the Question-and-Answer Period. The “Question-and-Answer Period” shall commence once this AFP has been publicly posted to SAM.gov and shall end April 14, 2025. NASA will only respond to written questions submitted to hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov during the Question-and-Answer Period identified above, and NASA will not respond to questions received outside of the Question-and-Answer Period. A list of answers to questions of general interest to all proposers will be posted on SAM.gov. Subject line for all questions shall reference “AFP-SSC-001-2025.” Questions received after the conclusion of the Question-and-Answer Period will not be addressed.

IV. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR PROPOSAL

Following proposal receipt, the Government will conduct an initial review of all timely-received proposals for completeness, relevance to NASA’s stated Purpose and Objectives as well as adherence to Section II & III AFP requirements. NASA shall reject without further evaluation proposals found to be incomplete, irrelevant and/or which fail to adhere to the Section II & III requirements of this AFP.

After elimination of any proposals which do not pass the initial review, NASA will evaluate and rank the remaining proposals according to an overall rating for each of the individual proposals and associated risk. NASA evaluation team will review and assess the respective proposals in accordance with the Evaluation Factors and relative importance of those factors described below:

Factor Ratings:

Factor 1: FMV Annual Rent Proposed will be ranked based on the proposed amount provided between the low and high range and assessed based on the impact and benefit to NASA. NASA will rely solely on the information provided in the section of the proposal that corresponds to Section III. Higher proposed values will be preferred over lower proposed values. NASA reviewers will use data provided in the sections of the proposal that corresponds to Section III

(A) (1).

Factor 2: Financial Capability/Viability will be ranked and evaluated based on information outlined under Factor 1 above based on proposer’s financial ability to meet the proposed activities and obligations under the lease. NASA reviewers will use data provided in the sections of the proposal that corresponds to Section III (A) (2).

Level of Confidence/Risk Criteria High The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a high level of confidence that the Proposer has the financial ability to perform as proposed with minimal risk to NASA.

Medium The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a medium level of confidence that the Proposer has the financial ability to perform as proposed with medium risk to NASA.

Low The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a low level of confidence that the Proposer has the financial ability to perform as proposed with high risk to NASA.

Factor 3: Technical Approach will be assigned a Level of Effectiveness in accordance with the criteria determined by NASA reviewers. NASA will rely solely on that information provided in the section of the proposal that corresponds to Section III (A)(3).

Level of Effectiveness Criteria Very High The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a very highly effective technical approach

High The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a highly effective technical approach

Moderate The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a moderately effective technical approach

Low The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a less effective technical approach

Very Low The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates an ineffective technical approach

Factor 4: Impact to the Local Economy will be assigned a level of Confidence in accordance with the criteria below. NASA will use information provided in the section of the Proposal that corresponds to Section III (A)(4).

Level of Confidence Criteria High The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a high level of confidence that the proposed use of the Property will have the impact described in the proposal

Medium The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a medium level of confidence that the proposed use of the Property will have the impact described in the proposal

Low The reviewer(s) technical assessment determines the proposal demonstrates a low level of confidence that the proposed use of the Property will have the impact described in the proposal

Relative Importance of Evaluation Factors in order of importance:

1. FMV Annual Rent Proposed

2. Financial Capability/Viability

3. Technical Approach – The following subfactors will be evaluated:

Subfactor 1 – Use of land and the impact on the U. S. space, information technology, and/or aerospace industries Subfactor 2 – Plans for schedule

4. Impact to the Local Economy

If NASA determines in its discretion that additional clarification is needed on information within the scope of the information requested by the AFP, NASA will contact the Proposer in writing with a list of questions for written response to the specific questions only. Clarifications will not permit the Proposer to update their proposal. Final proposal ratings may be updated in NASA’s discretion, if deemed necessary, based on the information provided.

After completing the evaluation of Proposers’ submittals, the NASA evaluation team will present the results of the Proposal evaluation to a designated Selection Official. The Selection Official will consider the results of the evaluation as well as programmatic considerations and select a Proposal. NASA reserves the right to select one, some or none of the proposals received in response to this AFP. All respondents who submitted proposals will be notified of their selection status.

Upon selecting a potential Proposal, NASA will send the potentially selected Proposer a draft Lease in the form attached as the Model Lease and with blanks completed and exhibits finalized by NASA in reference to the particulars identified in the Proposal and those Proposer-required modifications submitted during the Question-and-Answer Period which NASA accepted. If there are clerical corrections needed, Proposer will notify NASA in a timely manner, but NASA will not negotiate any further modifications to the Model Lease. At this time, the candidate Proposer may either sign and return the Lease or return it to NASA unsigned in which case the candidate Proposer will no longer be considered. At any point prior to the candidate Proposer signing the documents, NASA may choose to forego any further negotiations with the Proposer, and the candidate Proposer will no longer be considered. If candidate Proposer signs the Lease in a form agreed by NASA, then NASA will countersign. Selection of a Proposal will only be considered final upon signing of the Lease by both parties. Public announcement by any party of any selection will occur only after the Lease is signed by both parties, and any announcement by the potential selectee prior to such time may result in NASA withdrawing the selection.

Following the execution of the Lease Agreement, the selected Proposer will be required to execute a RSAA in the event the selected tenant will wish to obtain demand services from NASA as more specifically set out in the Model Lease.

NASA reserves the right to select a Proposer based on the proposals and may or may not conduct due diligence to ensure sufficient information is received for evaluation. Therefore, Proposers must submit their best content in their proposals.

V. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NASA is not required to make a selection and will only do so if it is in NASA’s best interests.

Any documents related to this AFP will be available on the Internet located on SAM.gov at:

https://sam.gov/content/home

It is the Proposers’ responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the AFP documents and amendments (if any). Potential Proposers will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the AFP documents and amendments (if any).

Proposed uses of land at SSC under any agreement may require environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.).

It is the responsibility of potential users to monitor SAM for the release of any additional information to include answers to any Q&A or synopsis.

This AFP is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into any contract or agreement, or into the negotiation of any contract or agreement.

NASA will not pay for any information provided. NASA will not be obligated to respond or provide the results of any evaluations.

Ombudsman

An SSC ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from Proposers during the pre-selection and post-selection phases of this activity. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Agreement Officer, the Proposal Evaluation Panel, or the Selection Authority. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the selection process, or the adjudication of formal disputes. Therefore, before consulting with the ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Agreement Officer for resolution.

If resolution cannot be made by the Agreement Officer, interested parties may contact the appointed ombudsman, Rodney D. McKellip via email at rodney.d.mckellip@nasa.gov.

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved by the Agreement Officer may be referred to the SSC ombudsman identified above. Please do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the announcement, verify the proposal due date, or clarify technical objectives. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Agreement Officer.

NASA Points of Contact:

NASA Headquarters, Facilities and Real Estate Division (FRED), Real Estate Branch Primary:

Name: William “Billy” Driebergen Title: Real Property Accountable Officer Email: hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov

Stennis Space Center, Center Operations Directorate

Secondary:

Name: Rachel Harrison-Woodard Title: Planning and Development Office Email: hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov

VI. ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are included with this AFP and are a critical element and considered part of Proposers submissions:

Attachment A: Model EUL Attachment B: SSC Land Map Attachment C: Site Imagery Map