NOA - SSC Greenfield Space and Building 9121 (02 Aug 2023) - Final.pdf

Notice of Availability (NOA) Last Updated: 02 Aug 2023

Seeking Interest in the Use of

Non-Excess Undeveloped Land and Building 9121 at NASA Stennis Space Center

Description

The purpose of this Notice of Availability (NOA) is to publicize commercial aerospace development opportunities at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) Fee Area, located in Southeast Mississippi (see Figures 1 and 2). This notice is issued by NASA SSC, which has responsibility for the management of these facilities.

NASA is seeking tenants interested in developing commercial aerospace capabilities at SSC. NASA may engage in discussions with any respondent based upon the information submitted in response to this NOA. In accordance with the SSC Master Plan, the uses that NASA will consider under this NOA are described in this document.

Figure 1: Location of Stennis Space Center in Southeast Mississippi

Figure 2: Stennis Space Center Acoustical Buffer Zone and Fee Area Boundaries

Available Greenfield Space and Facility

This section of the announcement encompasses 2,600 acres of Non-Excess Undeveloped Land (Land), a

7.4 acre Laydown Yard and Building 9121 Office Building, all located within the boundaries of SSC.

Greenfield Space – Land

The available Land shown in Figure 3 is approximately 2,600 acres in the northern region of the SSC Fee Area of the Center, that had been a part of the former Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant (MSAAP), which consists of the following:

Parcel A: ~ 1,100 acres designated as Enterprise Park

Parcel B: ~800 acres to the east of Enterprise Park

Parcel C: ~700 acres in the north/central area

Right of way access from Parcel C to the propulsion test complex can be granted for Tenants interested in having a direct route.

Figure 3: Location of Available Land Parcels, Laydown Yard, and Building 9121 at Stennis Space Center

Laydown Yard

The available Laydown Yard shown in Figure 4 is approximately 7.4 acres located south of Enterprise Park and north of Building 9101.

Figure 4: Location of Available Laydown Yard at Stennis Space Center

Office Building 9121 (B9121)

B9121 shown in Figures 5 and 6 is a one-story Office Building constructed in 1989 that abuts Parcel A (Enterprise Park) on the southwest corner. B9121 consists of 11,287 gross sq. ft. and 10,716 useable sq. ft.

of office space located on 13 acres of Land. The facility includes paved parking areas are located on the east and west sides adjacent to the building.

Figure 5: Building 9121 and 13.0 Acres Located on the Corner of Trent Lott Blvd. and Moses Cook Rd. Southwest of Enterprise Park

Figure 6: Building 9121 Office Building Floor Plan (Configuration shown represents the space available - cubical and furniture placement is not exact)

Supporting Infrastructure

Center support services for fire protection, grounds maintenance, custodial, pest control, and security/law enforcement will be provided by SSC with reimbursement by the tenant.

Demand services such as utilities, minor construction, shipping/receiving, mail service or operations and maintenance above base level services are available as needed with reimbursement by the tenant under a separate services agreement.

NASA may grant a tenant an interest in, access to, or use of real property for a specified term through an instrument such as a lease or revocable license in accordance with Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.

Aerospace-related commercial use of SSC real property 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) and advances the National Space Policy that “United States Government space technology and infrastructure are made available for commercial use on a reimbursable, noninterference, and equitable basis to the maximum practical extent.” NASA invites all categories of U.S. domestic entities, including commercial, federal, and state organizations, and United States Commercial Providers as defined in the Space Commerce Act, 51 U.S.C. § 50101(7), to submit responses to this NOA.

It is NASA’s intent to ensure fairness to all parties and to ensure the best value to the Government in granting use of NASA real property.

NOA Objectives

NASA’s objectives are:

1. Publicize the availability of delineated Land and Facilities, and identify specific industry and non-federal public entities interested in leasing NASA Land and facilities use at SSC, as described in the purpose of this

NOA;

2. Increase commercial access to space;

3. Enhance U.S. commercial competitiveness in the space launch industry;

4. Diversify the user base and operations at SSC; and

5. Promote partnerships that will build, expand, modernize, or operate aerospace-related capabilities at

SSC.

NASA will only engage in discussions or enter into an agreement if it determines that doing so is in the Government’s best interest. NASA is not precluded from entering into agreements with other federal entities for uses identified in this NOA, nor from using any facility at SSC for NASA purposes, regardless of expressions of interest and proposed uses that NASA may receive from industry or non-federal public entities pursuant to this NOA.

Neither this NOA nor any response to it places NASA under any obligation to proceed with any particular action.

Uses That NASA Will Not Consider

NASA will not consider:

• 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 non-aerospace uses of SSC real property or proposed uses that do not otherwise contribute to a NASA objective;

• 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

Government.

Environmental Compliance

Respondents must ensure that proposed uses align with NASA’s practice of emphasizing environmental stewardship of the natural environment, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented to offset development impacts, and protecting critical habitat to the highest extent possible. Any proposed uses may require additional NEPA analysis addressing the specific use and its potential impacts.

Respondents are responsible for providing NASA with any additional environmental analysis that NASA may require to complete additional NEPA documentation. The respondent will be required to coordinate with NASA to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.)

Tenant’s Responsibility for Costs of Facility Use Development

NASA will not be responsible for the costs of a tenant’s facility use development. Such costs will be the sole responsibility of the tenant; they may include, but are not limited to:

• Facility preparations to accommodate the use of the lease space;

• Design and construction costs for facility modifications;

• Costs associated with environmental compliance (e.g., regulatory permitting, NEPA compliance);

• Any costs associated with design and construction needed improvements to infrastructure components/systems (e.g., roads, water, utilities, sewer, wastewater, etc.);

• Operations and maintenance costs for the improvements; and

• Lease costs.

Instructions for Responses

Interested parties shall submit responses by e-mail to hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov. The response shall clearly identify the facility use needs and planned use of the real property requested. Responses shall include the following information:

1. Organization name, address, primary POC and telephone number, business size and type, and product or service line (Provide North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code if available);

2. Approximate month and year when the real property (facility) is needed, a schedule that includes projected development activities, initial operational capability and estimated duration for the proposed use;

3. Evidence of proposer’s financial capability (e.g. a general company business case or similar form of financial background summary) to accomplish the proposed development and subsequent operational use; and

4. Any additional information that would be relevant to achieving one or more of the objectives enumerated above.

This NOA is not a commitment by the Government to enter into any contract or agreement, or negotiation of any contract or agreement. NASA will not pay for any information provided nor any administrative costs incurred in response to this NOA. NASA will not provide information concerning or developed in the course of its deliberative process.

This NOA will remain open, and interested parties may respond, for up to 30 days from the date of this NOA’s posting. Based on the responses to this NOA, it is NASA’s intent to issue an Announcement for Proposal (AFP).

It is not NASA’s intent to publicly disclose proprietary information obtained through this NOA; therefore, if proprietary information is included, it should be clearly marked. Consistent with its statutory obligations and to the extent permitted under the Freedom of Information Act, NASA will protect such data from public disclosure.

Questions regarding this NOA shall be submitted in writing via email to the POCs listed below. Verbal questions will not be entertained.

mailto:hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov

All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Questions or Requests for Site Visits

For additional information about SSC, questions about this NOA, or to arrange a site visit, please contact one of the NASA Points of Contact identified below.

NASA POINTS OF CONTACT

Primary: Alternate:

Kevin Power Tim Pierce 228-342-4082 228-326-6532 John C. Stennis Space Center John C. Stennis Space Center Engineering & Test Directorate Center Operations Directorate Office of Project Management, Planning and Control (EA02)

Planning and Development Office (RA01)

Real Property Accountable Officer: Realty Specialist:

Andrew “Bo” Clarke William “Billy” Driebergen 228-342-7421 228-305-0007 NASA Headquarters, NASA Headquarters, Facility and Real Estate Division Facility and Real Estate Division