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AFP for Lease of Discovery Park at Michoud Assembly Facility

Solicitation numberAFP-MAF-DISOVERY-2026

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

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Response deadlineNov 23, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Deadline status81 days remaining
PostedAug 25, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceNew Orleans, LA, 70129, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

NASA is soliciting proposals to lease Discovery Park, which includes approximately 45 acres of greenspace and Building 351, in New Orleans, LA. The property is available in "as is" condition for a minimum ten-year base term under Enhanced Use Lease authority. [2][3]

Key points

  • Proposer may lease assets separately or as a combination. [2]
  • Proposer assumes all financial responsibilities for operations and maintenance. [2]

Watch items

  • Proposals are due by November 23, 2026. [3]
  • Environmental checklists must be submitted before certain actions. [1]

Sources

  1. Discovery+Park+Model+Enhance+Use+Lease+(EUL).pdfTenant shall also complete Environmental Checklists and submit them to the NASA EMB for evaluation prior to the initiation of the following actions, projects, activities, or circumstances: • Facility construction, demolition, or modification projects (major or minor) • Excavations, land clearing, vegetation removal, or grading • Installing new impervious surface, removing existing impervious surface, or changing the permeability of existing pervious surface • Connecting, disconnecting, or modifying the configuration or operation of a NASA- owned system, utility, or stormwater management system • Changes in site operations, activities, facility operator, occupant, or tenant • Services perform
  2. Discovery+Park+Model+Enhance+Use+Lease+(EUL).pdfThe following requirements apply to any Tenant-proposed Improvements regardless of whether the Improvement falls within the scope of Section 5.2.A. (i) Construction documents shall comply with the latest published editions of the local building code and the local fire prevention code and, where required by state law, shall be prepared and signed by a registered design professional.
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Tenant shall also complete Environmental Checklists and submit them to the NASA EMB for evaluation prior to the initiation of the following actions, projects, activities, or circumstances: • Facility construction, demolition, or modification projects (major or minor) • Excavations, land clearing, vegetation removal, or grading • Installing new impervious surface, removing existing impervious surface, or changing the permeability of existing pervious surface • Connecting, disconnecting, or modifying the configuration or operation of a NASA- owned system, utility, or stormwater management system • Changes in site operations, activities, facility operator, occupant, or tenant • Services performed by NASA contractors for Tenant through a an RSAA with NASA • Deployment of NASA-owned equipment to facilities involved in this Lease Tenant shall comply with all the environmental requirements and direction provided by the NASA EMB in the Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) checklist response.

Scope

The following requirements apply to any Tenant-proposed Improvements regardless of whether the Improvement falls within the scope of Section 5.2.A. (i) Construction documents shall comply with the latest published editions of the local building code and the local fire prevention code and, where required by state law, shall be prepared and signed by a registered design professional.

Deliverables

Tenant conducts an independent investigation into a Mishap that requires reporting to NASA under this paragraph, the Tenant shall provide a copy of the final mishap report to the appropriate NASA POC(s) (Exhibit C).

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This Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals for lease of Discovery Park which represents a selection of available real property assets at MAF. The real property assets (The Property) known as Discovery Park, and shown in Exhibit A, are as follows: 1. Approximately 45 Acres of Greenspace: This tract of land lies on the northern extent of the facility and is bounded by Old Gentilly Road (publicly accessible roadway) as well as Mercury, Uranus and Venus Drives, which are interior to the security fencing. The acreage is currently classified as underutilized greenspace. The tract's frontage to Old Gentilly Road has availability to direct connection with municipal power, potable water and sewer services. These utilities may be established with each respective service carrier. Please see Exhibit B for a listing of municipal resources which may assist in performing diligence for these service agreements. The acreage includes what were previously large sections of parking areas that supported a previously demolished building. These areas are past their useful service life and thus have been considered greenspace for appraisal purposes. 2. Building 351: Building 351 is an approximately 32,000 sf mixed used facility. The building is subdivided into two main areas: formal event space and cafeteria. The building currently is connected to the MAF utility grids. As a result, some determination will need to be made with respect to severing the building from those utilities and re-establishing utility services from the previously mentioned municipal service providers based upon the proposer's concept of use. This reconfiguration would be made subject to NASA's approval and terms of use. The Proposer may choose to propose on either asset separately or a combination of the two. NASA shall have the authority to execute either one or multiple leases in the event The Proposer chooses to include a combination of both assets in their submission. NASA intends to utilize Enhanced Use Lease authority as set forth in 51 U.S.C. 20145 as the sole means to enter into a lease(s) for The Property. The Proposer will assume any and all financial responsibilities for operations and maintenance of The Property under such a lease. The terms and conditions in the attached Model Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) generally demonstrate all the Proposer responsibilities including those maintenance and operational parameters. While The Property has existing utilities which serve other portions of the facility, the Proposer should not assume that any existing utilities will be available for use and that any utilities required for development will be at the sole cost of the Proposer. The Property will be available at award in "as is" condition for no less than one ten (10) year base term. MILESTONE DATES - Updated on 8/25/26: LAST DATE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS - OCTOBER 23, 2026 (Original date 9/23/26) PROPOSALS DUE - NOVEMBER 20, 2026 (Original date 10/23/26)

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Aug 25, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-10-23T16:00:00+00:002026-11-23T17:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-11-072026-12-08
DescriptionThis Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals for lease of Discovery Park which represents a selection of available real property assets at MAF. The real property assets (The Property) known as Discovery Park, and shown in Exhibit A, are as follows: 1. Approximately 45 Acres of Greenspace: This tract of land lies on the northern extent of the facility and is bounded by Old Gentilly Road (publicly accessible roadway) as well as Mercury, Uranus and Venus Drives, which are interior to the security fencing. The acreage is currently classified as underutilized greenspace. The tract's frontage to Old Gentilly Road has availability to direct connection with municipal power, potable water and sewer services. These utilities may be established with each respective service carrier. Please see Exhibit B for a listing of municipal resources which may assist in performing diligence for these service agreements. The acreage includes what were previously large sections of parking areas that supported a previously demolished building. These areas are past their useful service life and thus have been considered greenspace for appraisal purposes. 2. Building 351: Building 351 is an approximately 32,000 sf mixed used facility. The building is subdivided into two main areas: formal event space and cafeteria. The building currently is connected to the MAF utility grids. As a result, some determination will need to be made with respect to severing the building from those utilities and re-establishing utility services from the previously mentioned municipal service providers based upon the proposer's concept of use. This reconfiguration would be made subject to NASA's approval and terms of use. The Proposer may choose to propose on either asset separately or a combination of the two. NASA shall have the authority to execute either one or multiple leases in the event The Proposer chooses to include a combination of both assets in their submission. NASA intends to utilize Enhanced Use Lease authority as set forth in 51 U.S.C. 20145 as the sole means to enter into a lease(s) for The Property. The Proposer will assume any and all financial responsibilities for operations and maintenance of The Property under such a lease. The terms and conditions in the attached Model Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) generally demonstrate all the Proposer responsibilities including those maintenance and operational parameters. While The Property has existing utilities which serve other portions of the facility, the Proposer should not assume that any existing utilities will be available for use and that any utilities required for development will be at the sole cost of the Proposer. The Property will be available at award in "as is" condition for no less than one ten (10) year base term. MILESTONE DATES LAST DATE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS - SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 PROPOSALS DUE - OCTOBER 23, 2026This Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals for lease of Discovery Park which represents a selection of available real property assets at MAF. The real property assets (The Property) known as Discovery Park, and shown in Exhibit A, are as follows: 1. Approximately 45 Acres of Greenspace: This tract of land lies on the northern extent of the facility and is bounded by Old Gentilly Road (publicly accessible roadway) as well as Mercury, Uranus and Venus Drives, which are interior to the security fencing. The acreage is currently classified as underutilized greenspace. The tract's frontage to Old Gentilly Road has availability to direct connection with municipal power, potable water and sewer services. These utilities may be established with each respective service carrier. Please see Exhibit B for a listing of municipal resources which may assist in performing diligence for these service agreements. The acreage includes what were previously large sections of parking areas that supported a previously demolished building. These areas are past their useful service life and thus have been considered greenspace for appraisal purposes. 2. Building 351: Building 351 is an approximately 32,000 sf mixed used facility. The building is subdivided into two main areas: formal event space and cafeteria. The building currently is connected to the MAF utility grids. As a result, some determination will need to be made with respect to severing the building from those utilities and re-establishing utility services from the previously mentioned municipal service providers based upon the proposer's concept of use. This reconfiguration would be made subject to NASA's approval and terms of use. The Proposer may choose to propose on either asset separately or a combination of the two. NASA shall have the authority to execute either one or multiple leases in the event The Proposer chooses to include a combination of both assets in their submission. NASA intends to utilize Enhanced Use Lease authority as set forth in 51 U.S.C. 20145 as the sole means to enter into a lease(s) for The Property. The Proposer will assume any and all financial responsibilities for operations and maintenance of The Property under such a lease. The terms and conditions in the attached Model Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) generally demonstrate all the Proposer responsibilities including those maintenance and operational parameters. While The Property has existing utilities which serve other portions of the facility, the Proposer should not assume that any existing utilities will be available for use and that any utilities required for development will be at the sole cost of the Proposer. The Property will be available at award in "as is" condition for no less than one ten (10) year base term. MILESTONE DATES - Updated on 8/25/26: LAST DATE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS - OCTOBER 23, 2026 (Original date 9/23/26) PROPOSALS DUE - NOVEMBER 20, 2026 (Original date 10/23/26)
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 fields changed
TitleAFPR for Lease of Discovery Park at Michoud Assembly FacilityAFP for Lease of Discovery Park at Michoud Assembly Facility
DocumentsNot previously reported2

Notice history

  • Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 25, 2026 · response deadline Nov 23, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Jun 25, 2026 · response deadline Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
  • SolicitationPosted Jun 25, 2026 · response deadline Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

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