Notice of Availability - ATF Land Parcels at NASA Glenn Research Center

NASA Glenn Research Center has issued a Notice of Availability seeking tenants interested in developing land at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio for research, technology, commercial aerospace, or academic purposes aligned with the GRC Master Plan. The agency is offering five parcels totaling approximately 1,736 acres of non-excess land through three options: Base Option Parcel 2A (516 acres including two warehouse buildings and former nuclear reactor facility), Option 1 covering Parcels 1B, 1C, and 1D (508, 184, and 250 acres respectively), and Option 2 consisting of Parcel 1A (278 acres). NASA's primary objectives include identifying potential partners for land use, increasing commercial access to space, diversifying operations at GRC, and promoting relationships that will develop research, technology, and aerospace capabilities. Interested parties must submit responses via email to HQ-RealEstate@mail.nasa.gov with "GRC-NOA-2025-1" in the subject line by October 31, 2025, including detailed information about their organization, proposed development timeline, financial capabilities, and intended land use.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified entities. No incumbent contractors or current providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the NOA emphasizes that tenants must bear all development costs associated with their proposed land use. The available land encompasses approximately 1,736 acres divided among five distinct parcels with varying acreage and existing infrastructure, with Parcel 2A notably containing legacy contamination risks from historical U.S. Army TNT processing and nuclear facility activities. All development activities would take place at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility located in Sandusky, Ohio, which operates under the management oversight of NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.