09.01.06

Amber Philman
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468

RELEASE: 58-06

NASA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR EXPLORATION PARK DEVELOPER

NASA today issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 
selection of a master developer for a 320-acre technology and 
commerce park at Kennedy Space Center.

The RFP seeks offers from qualified firms interested in leading the 
development and long-term operation of Exploration Park, which NASA 
has established to enable and grow private sector participation in 
space exploration, support commercial space transportation and 
promote commercial development of technologies for application in 
space and on earth.

NASA plans to negotiate a 50-year lease and development agreement, 
which could extend for up to 99 years, with the selected master 
developer.

NASA has also invited prospective tenants that desire occupancy in the 
initial phase of the park to formally express their interest to the 
agency.

The entire solicitation can be viewed at:

http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=76

For additional information, visit:

http://www-ss.ksc.nasa.gov/exploration%20park/default.html

	
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