Notice of Intent to Sole Source Building 3202 at NASA's Stennis Space Center

NASA's Stennis Space Center issued a Special Notice on February 23, 2026, announcing its intent to sole source an Enhanced Use Lease for Building 3202, a high-bay facility located along the canal in the southern portion of the center's fee area. The agency has identified a long-standing commercial partner and existing tenant with strong interest in occupying the facility to support NASA's mission and advance the commercial space economy. This Special Notice is classified under the Lease/Rental of Office Buildings category and represents a civilian space agency initiative. The announcement invites interested parties to submit responses by March 9, 2026, to assess additional market interest before NASA potentially finalizes the lease arrangement. Responses submitted by March 8, 2026, will be evaluated to determine whether, to whom, and under what terms the facility may be leased out.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to solicit interest from potential commercial partners while considering the existing tenant's proposal for occupying Building 3202. The proposed use aligns with NASA's Venture-Class Launch Services (VCLS) and Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract objectives, supporting the agency's broader commercial space economy initiatives. Interested parties must submit their responses by the March 9, 2026 deadline to be considered in NASA's assessment of market interest. There are no specific set-asides or eligibility restrictions mentioned in the notice; however, respondents should demonstrate alignment with NASA's mission objectives and national space policy. If no competing responses are received and pending successful due diligence and negotiations, NASA may proceed to execute a real estate instrument and cooperation agreements with the existing commercial tenant to ensure best value to the Government.