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

NASA is offering an Announcement for Proposals (AFP) to lease two vacant parcels (SCW Parcel 3 ≈ 40 acres and SCW Parcel 4 ≈ 130 acres) within the Exploration Park at Kennedy Space Center. The Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) permits whole‑or‑partial leasing for commercial space‑related activities, with a 20‑year base term and two optional five‑year extensions. Lease payments consist of a per‑acre Base Rent (low‑high ranges provided) plus a Support Amount (~17 % of Base Rent) that escalates 4 % annually. Tenants must conduct environmental due‑diligence (Phase I ESA), comply with existing PFAS contamination controls, storm‑water permits, and land‑use restrictions, and bear all construction, operation, insurance, tax, and restoration costs. Proposals are limited to 30 pages and must be submitted electronically by 5 PM ET on 6 Nov 2026. • Lease of ~166 acres of undeveloped land for commercial space‑industry use only. • Base‑rent ranges: $26,593–$30,906 per acre (Parcel 3) and $17,648–$20,510 per acre (Parcel 4). • Environmental constraints include PFAS contamination, active SWMUs/PRLs, and multiple storm‑water permits. • Tenants must provide financial viability, technical approach, relevant experience, and demonstrate local economic impact. • No incumbent; open to any qualified U.S. commercial entity or U.S. person meeting eligibility restrictions.