Description
NASA Langley Research Center is seeking expressions of interest and conceptual ideas for leasing and developing more than 325 acres of under‑utilized federal land (up to 473 acres including environmentally sensitive parcels) and 27 existing buildings (~145,000 sf). The effort is part of the “Aerospace Innovation District Hub” and will be executed through NASA’s Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) program or related lease mechanisms. Interested parties may propose mixed‑use developments such as aerospace R&D labs, renewable‑energy farms, data centers, temporary housing, historic‑preservation projects, or waterfront facilities, with an emphasis on supporting NASA’s hypersonics, space‑exploration, autonomous‑systems, and broader aerospace missions. The RFI runs from July 1 2026 to June 30 2027, with an Industry Day on 22 September 2026 for site tours and Q&A. No contract award or funding is identified; lease terms will be negotiated after the RFI closes.
• >325 acres of land (up to 473 acres with environmentally sensitive parcels) available for lease.
• 27 existing buildings (~145 k sf) ready for immediate use or redevelopment.
• Lease mechanisms: Enhanced Use Lease, NHPA lease, or Space‑Act Agreements.
• Desired uses include aerospace R&D, manufacturing, renewable‑energy, academic consortium spaces, historic preservation, and low‑impact waterfront projects.
• Key milestones: RFI release (July 1 2026), Industry Day (22 Sep 2026), RFI close (30 Jun 2027), followed by future Announcement(s) for Proposal.