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AFP for NASA Headquarters in District of Columbia

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The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking proposals for the lease or purchase of commercial office space within the District of Columbia to accommodate its headquarters operations. NASA currently occupies approximately 450,000 rentable square feet at 300 E Street SW, with its lease expiring in August 2028, and is now soliciting offers for a facility no smaller than 225,000 rentable square feet that includes at least 200 parking spaces, to be ready for occupancy before the current lease ends. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 28, 2026, and each building may submit only one comprehensive response encompassing all available options. Late submissions will not be considered, and building tours will be scheduled only after initial proposal reviews. This action is authorized under 51 U.S.C. §20113(c), and selections will be based on evaluation criteria detailed within the Announcement for Proposals. The solicitation, designated AFP_NASA_HQ_2026_0001 and posted on July 17, 2026, is open to all qualified offerors without a set-aside for small businesses or other categories. Proposals will be evaluated according to the factors outlined in the AFP to determine the most suitable acquisition option, whether lease or purchase, that meets NASA’s operational, spatial, and logistical needs. The procurement is managed by NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, with primary point of contact Darlene Eltringham and secondary contact Matthew Berman available for inquiries. All communications and submissions must align strictly with the instructions provided, and award will be granted to the selected offeror contingent upon satisfactory terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation.

General Info

NASA seeks lease or purchase of at least 225,000 sq ft DC office space with 200 parking spots by August 2028.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA HeadquartersView Agency

NAICS

53 - Real Estate and Rental and LeasingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA
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Darlene Eltringham
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Matthew Berman
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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE OR FOR SALE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. This is an Announcement for Proposals (AFP) seeking proposals from Offerors (herein, “Offeror(s)”) for the acquisition of commercial office space for purchase or lease within the District of Columbia. This AFP sets forth the requirements of NASA, instructions for submitting proposals, and the criteria for NASA’s evaluation of proposals and selection of an awardee. Responses conforming to the AFP requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Factors set forth herein to select an Offeror for award.  NASA will award the Lease or Purchase to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions herein.  This action is being undertaken pursuant to NASA’s independent authority under 51 U.S.C. §20113(c)).


All AFP responses must be submitted via email to hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time on August 28, 2026; late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed.  Each building should limit itself to one (1) response that includes all options available, and building tours may be scheduled after a review of the AFP response.


NASA Headquarters currently occupies approximately 450,000 rentable square feet (RSF) of leased office space at 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC with a lease expiration date of August 2028. NASA is currently seeking a building with no less than 225,000 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and 200 parking spaces for occupancy prior to its current lease expiration.  This AFP is being issued to obtain offers from building owners and authorized representatives that are interested in proposing acquisition options within the District of Columbia.  

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NAICS: 334510
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Planetary Protection Technology DevelopmentNASA Headquarters is seeking qualified entities to design and develop advanced technologies aimed at preventing biological contamination of spacecraft and planetary bodies during space exploration missions. This subcontract opportunity, classified under NAICS code 334510, focuses on creating innovative solutions that ensure planetary protection standards are met, safeguarding both Earth and extraterrestrial environments from harmful microbial transfer. The work is expected to be performed in Washington and is open to contractors who can demonstrate expertise in astrobiology, sterilization techniques, contamination control systems, and space hardware development. The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a firm deadline of August 11, 2026, at 3:59 a.m. Eastern Time for submissions. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the project requires a strong technical capability to meet NASA’s stringent planetary protection requirements. Proposers must be prepared to deliver technologies that are reliable, scalable, and compatible with current and future planetary missions, with an emphasis on minimizing forward and backward contamination risks. All interested parties must submit proposals through the SAM.gov portal before the deadline to be considered.
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