NASA Invites Proposals to Lease Land Parcels at Sandusky Facility
NASA’s Glenn Research Center is seeking proposals to lease certain parcels of land at its Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST on July 2, 2026.
The parcels are part of an area of land that currently serves as a buffer zone for ongoing NASA operations. The RFP includes land parcels, all existing facilities on the property, and access to supporting infrastructure necessary for the tenant to operate on-site.
The available land includes five parcels ranging in size from approximately 184 to 516 acres, for a total of approximately 1,736 acres. Two of the plots are currently in the controlled access area of the Armstrong Test Facility. Proposers may submit proposals for individual parcels, portions of parcels, or combinations of parcels and acreage.
If selected, the proponent(s) will enter into a lease with NASA using an Enhanced Use Lease Agreement template, which provides the necessary rights to occupy, operate, modify and maintain the land for a 20-year base period and two consecutive 10-year option periods. Proposals may identify alternative duration options, which will be evaluated and considered by NASA.
During the proposal and review period, NASA plans to solicit feedback from the community on the factors most important to them so that NASA can consider them when evaluating proposals.
NASA Glenn first announced plans to lease properties and facilities in May 2024 under the government’s enhanced-use leasing authorization. These leases allow space, aeronautics and other related industries to use the agency’s lands and facilities, reducing NASA’s maintenance costs while fostering strategic partnerships that drive innovation.
“As we modernize our Cleveland and Sandusky campuses to support future NASA missions, enhanced use leases help ensure full use of government land and facilities while creating regional economic opportunities,” said Dr. Jimmy Kenyon, Glenn Center Director.
The Armstrong Test Facility, formerly known as Plum Brook Station, spans more than 6,400 acres of controlled land. Located near Lake Erie and several popular tourist destinations, it is home to unique, world-class testing facilities that enable complex ground testing for the international aerospace community.
Interested parties should contact NASA HQ Real Estate at hq-realestate@mail.nasa.gov to submit a request to tour the property.
For more information on the Armstrong Test Facility, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/neil-armstrong-test-facility
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Jan Wittry
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland
216-433-5466
jan.m.wittry-1@nasa.gov
