NASA (JSC) ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS (AFP) FOR LEASE OF UNDERUTILIZED BUILDING 49, VIBRATION AND ACOUSTIC TEST FACILITY

Introduction:  This Announcement for Proposals (AFP) solicits proposals for a National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) lease of Building 49, Vibration and Acoustic Test Facility.  (Attachment A, Model Lease) 

The Vibration and Acoustic Test Facility (Building 49) is located at the intersection of Second Street and Avenue B, northwest (of Plant North) of Building 36. (Attachment B, Facilities and Land Map) The nine-story building complex has a gross square footage of approximately 62,737 square feet and consists of a north wing measuring approximately 62 feet in length, 268 feet wide and 106 feet tall; and a central wing measuring approximately 64 feet in length and 115 feet wide. Building 49 houses five laboratories, including the General Vibration Laboratory (GVL), Modal Operations Laboratory, Sonic Fatigue Laboratory (SFL), Spacecraft Acoustic Laboratory (SAL), and Spacecraft Vibration Laboratory (SVL). The south administrative portion of the building is not included in the property offered for lease.  

NASA estimates that Building 49 will be available no earlier than May 2024 for one five-year base period and a five-year extension upon mutual agreement between tenant and NASA. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary which may be set forth herein, the property is offered in “as is”, “where is” condition with no warranties express or implied. 

REQUEST FOR SITE VISIT MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 15, 2024

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 20, 2024 

AFP CLOSES SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Updated June 25, 2024 to extend close date 60 days. Original Close date was July 8, 2024. New date is September 6, 2024.  Also uploaded new AFP document to reflect new date.

Updated May 2, 2024 to add Exhibits E-H

Updated July 17, 2024 to add the following documents:  Q&A to AFP, 50 year survey for Building 49, Equipment List for Building 49 and J049XX 5 year history along with other Builidng 49 drawings (including an index of drawings), 

Updated July 24, 2024 to add additional Q&A to AFP.

UPDATED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 TO UDPATE THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Close date changed to March 6, 2025 to extend close date 6 months. Original Close date was July 8, 2024 and was later updated to September 6, 2024.  Also uploaded new AFP document to reflect new date.

Request for walk-throughs must be received by December 13, 2024.

Q&A period ends January 17, 2025.