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NASA KSC provides notice the Agency plans to issue an Announcement for Proposals (AFP), for lease of KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building, High Bay 1 to provide commercial space launch services, including launch vehicle processing, integration, and testing.

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NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center plans to issue an Announcement for Proposals to lease the Vehicle Assembly Building’s High Bay 1 (VAB HB1) for commercial space launch services, which include launch vehicle processing, integration, and testing. The lease is targeted exclusively at U.S. commercial providers as defined under the Space Commerce Act. While NASA will continue to use and operate the facility, this leasing opportunity aligns with the agency’s mandate to promote maximum commercial use of space in support of the National Space Policy of the United States. The contract will specify lease terms and is intended to advance NASA’s effort to foster commercial space activities at the Kennedy Space Center. Interested parties are instructed to monitor the federal business opportunities website Sam.gov for the formal release of the Announcement for Proposals and any subsequent amendments. The action is a presolicitation notice, not a direct solicitation, and NASA will not respond to questions at this stage. Contact information is provided for the Agreements Officer and Procurement Analyst at KSC for future reference. This leasing opportunity falls under NAICS code 531120, covering lessors of nonresidential buildings, and is managed by the Center Planning and Development Office at Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA invites U.S. commercial providers to lease Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 1 for space launch services.

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531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

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Orlando, FL, 32899, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA
Office AddressKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA

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Synopsis Reference Number: SYNOPSIS-AFP-KSC-VAB-HB1-2022 Classification Code: X1AB - LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES NAICS Code: 531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) Set-Aside Code: N/A Internet Address: https://www.naics.com/naics-code-description/?code=531120 Responsible Office: NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Center Planning and Development Office Description The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC), provides notice that the Agency plans to issue an Announcement for Proposals (AFP), seeking proposals to lease KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building, High Bay 1 (VAB HB1) to provide commercial space launch services, including launch vehicle processing, integration, and testing. Only United States Commercial Providers, as defined in the Space Commerce Act, 51 U.S.C. - 50101(7), will be eligible to submit a proposal. NASA will continue to use and occupy the VAB and will act as the site operator for the VAB. Lease terms will be included with the AFP. Commercial use of VAB HB1 will support NASA in fulfilling its mandate to promote the National Space Policy of the United States, December 9, 2020, and the general welfare of the United States, which requires that NASA seek and encourage, to the maximum extent possible, the fullest commercial use of space. The due date for responses will be set forth in the AFP. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the Internet site below for the release of the AFP and to download a copy of the AFP and all amendments. The Internet site, or URL, for the KSC Business Opportunities page is: SAM.gov This is not a solicitation for contract proposals. NASA does not intend to respond to questions about this synopsis at this time. The assignment of a - Solicitation Number for this action is for administrative purposes only. Further information will be provided as amendments to this synopsis, as necessary. Point(s) of Contact Name: Christina L. Williams Title: Agreements Officer Phone: 321-863-6450 E-mail: christina.l.williams@nasa.gov Name: Karen L. Rivaud Title: Procurement Analyst Phone: 321-867-3388 E-mail: karen.l.rivaud@nasa.gov -- End of Document --

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