AFP - Lease of Vacant, Undeveloped Land in Exploration Park at Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center is soliciting proposals to lease two adjacent parcels of undeveloped land (approximately 40 acres and 130 acres) in Exploration Park. The lease is “as‑is, where‑is” for a base term of 20 years with two optional five‑year extensions. Leases may be for the whole parcels or portions thereof. Leasees must finance all site preparation, construction, utilities, parking, and related infrastructure, though NASA may provide certain services under separate reimbursable agreements. Annual base rent is set per‑acre (low $26,593–$17,648; high $30,906–$20,510) with a 4 % annual escalation and an additional support amount equal to ~17 % of base rent. Proposals must detail intended space‑related use, technical approach, financial capability, and economic impact to the local community. The submission window is 4 Sept 2026 – 6 Nov 2026; questions are due by 25 Sept 2026. • Parcels: SCW Parcel 3 (~39.7 acres) and SCW Parcel 4 (~126.5 acres) • Lease term: 20 years base, two 5‑year options (up to 30 years) • Base rent per acre: $26,593–$30,906 (Parcel 3) ; $17,648–$20,510 (Parcel 4) • Annual escalation: 4 % plus 17 % support amount • Eligibility: U.S. commercial entities/persons; must not be debarred, etc. • Key deliverables: site preparation, facility construction, utility extension, compliance with NEPA, safety & environmental plans • Evaluation factors: base rent offered, financial viability, technical approach, experience, economic impact.