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45 Ames NASA Research Park - EUL Ames has a well-thought out research park that FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
to developer has been included in their master plan. (CURRENTLY BEING STUDIED)
Consider EUL of the complete research park
area through private investors; maintaining long-
TBD
term federal ownership while removing
development risks. In this scenario, NASA does
not become highly involved with development
activities
35 Ames Center Consolidation - Ames core NASA activities are centered around FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
EUL Moffett and NRP; a small portion of the total land-holdings, which
maintain core Center. are very valuable and would not be easy to
acquire in the future if NASA gave them up now.
Additionally, some of the land is part of a
superfund site and clean-up activities will take TBD
time.. Complete partially-constructed fence line
around center core, EUL remaining land to
private entities or master developer. Maintain
long-term ownership.
36 Ames Federal Campus Market Moffett Field to federal Agencies to FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
increase number of Federal tenants who share
similar security requirements; specifically try to
find tenants who can increase the use of the
runway and bring new potential tenants to the
NRP. Also form sharing agreements to utilize
TBD
other expensive/ unique NASA assets. Form
cost-sharing agreements that lower everyone's
occupancy costs. Federal Agency agreement
could be accomplished through Space Act or
EUL, with minor differences.
38 Ames Golf Course - Restructure The air force constructed a golf course which FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
they still maintain on the East Side/Air field. The
Air Force currently leases the golf course from
NASA, although all of the improvements were
provided by the Navy. The AF makes a profit on
TBD
the use of the course. Consider restructuring
the agreement to allow NASA to take
responsibility for the golf course, ultimately
taking over the revenues also.
41 Ames California Space and Air A private group has been formed to consider FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
Center - SpaceWorld taking over Hangar One; they intent to renovate
Hangar and convert to major tourism attraction
TBD
focused on space, aerospace, etc. Divest the
Hangar and remove NASA's obligation and
involvement.
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42 Ames Hangars 1, 2 & 3 Hangars 1, 2 & 3 are unique historic structures, FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
currently being partially used. Full use of the
Hangars, however, require substantial
investment in fire suppression systems; Hangar
One has environmental contamination
TBD
challenges. Consider completely documenting
the Hangars for historical purposes; solicit
interest from the private sector, potentially in
conjunction with the air field, and lease through
EUL.
43 Ames Hangars 1, 2 & 3 Hangars 1, 2 & 3 are unique historic structures, FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
currently being partially used. Full use of the
Hangars, however, require substantial
investment in fire suppression systems; Hangar
TBD
One has environmental contamination
challenges. Consider completely documenting
the Hangars for historical purposes; demolish.
40 Ames California Space and Air A private group has been formed to consider FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
Center - SpaceWorld taking over Hangar One; they intent to renovate
hangar and convert to major tourism attraction TBD
focused on space, aerospace, etc. EUL to
investors.
31 Ames Animal Care Facility - EUL Animal Care Facilities are highly regulated and FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
difficult to manage but a necessary part of some (CURRENTLY BEING STUDIED)
research activities. Therefore, this facility could
be considered "unique" within NASA. Enter into
an EUL arrangement with organization that
TBD
requires an Animal Care facility; turn over facility
and operations completely, outsource animal
care research activities when NASA requires
additional research.
44 Ames Lockheed Park Lockheed Martin had expressed an interest in FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
developing a major presence on the Ames (CURRENTLY BEING STUDIED)
TBD
Research Park. Focus on these discussions in
light of EUL authorities.
49 Ames Master Plan The Center has a well thought out EIS which will IMPLEMENTING
be supported by a master plan - that will allows
TBD
it to be prepared to address its future
proactively.
29 Ames Animal Care Facility - Animal Care Facilities are highly regulated and IMPLEMENTING
Market difficult to manage but a necessary part of some
research activities. Therefore, this facility could
be considered "unique" within NASA. Provide TBD
incentives to the contractor to market to
companies who want access to approved,
proven animal care facilities.
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48 Ames NASA Research Park - Ames has a well-thought out research park that IMPLEMENTING
New Model for NASA has been included in their master plan.
Consider increasing NASA's involvement in
programmatic planning of NRP to serve NASA's TBD
mission needs; consider consolidation of
NASA's research activities in the NRP, and
attracting universities.
52 Ames Historic District The Shenandoah district of Ames is a historic IMPLEMENTING
district. Take advantage of historic district and
lease in historic district to tenants who can
TBD
improve facilities and maintain in case of future
use for NASA. Does not have to use EUL
structure.
46 Ames NASA Research Park - Ames has a well-thought out research park that IMPLEMENTING
EUL, NASA maintain has been included in their master plan.
management Consider NASA maintaining a high involvement
in the development, structuring EUL
opportunities to individual tenants / occupants, TBD
similar to the Carnegie Mellon lease.
Maintaining long-term federal ownership while
removing development risks.
32 Ames Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University has an agreement PROPOSED FOR
Center - Grow presence, with NASA; their intent is to develop a campus IMPLEMENTATION
create University Center, at Ames that can service the west coast. Ames
structure as EUL is a high-research Center; Carnegie Mellon is a
wealthy university that can make long term
investments. Engage in active discussions with
them to expand their presence substantially. TBD
Structure new leases as EUL - either whole
campus or individual facilities. Encourage
Carnegie Mellon to incorporate other
universities as part of their campus. Could add
local campus facilities for MIT, etc.
73 Glenn Visitors Center re-located Outsource Visitor's Center activities. Locate FURTHER STUDY NEEDED 2005 (Study) Discussion & study underway to pursue this option
to outside fence - Visitor's Center to a more accessible location, or
Outsource even to downtown Cleveland where it might get
more visitor traffic, freeing up needed space.
71 Glenn Rye Beach Pumping Glenn is planning a potential pumping station PROPOSED FOR 2004 (Study) Erie County Water is pursuing the feasibility of
Station that will offer water to the local community IMPLEMENTATION using this NASA asset throuh a Space Act
Agreement with GRC. Erie county has currently
spent $500K on this effort
69 Glenn Rye Beach Pumping NASA has water supply channel to Lake Erie. PROPOSED FOR 2005 (Study) EUL Authority Required
Station - EUL Consider entering into EUL with investor to take IMPLEMENTATION
over operations and sell water at a profit.
70 Glenn Rye Beach Pumping NASA has water supply channel to Lake Erie. PROPOSED FOR 2005 (Study) EUL Authority Required
Station - Divest Consider entering into EUL with investor to take IMPLEMENTATION
over operations and sell water at a profit.
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68 Glenn Rye Beach Pumping NASA has water supply channel to Lake Erie. PROPOSED FOR 2006 (Implementation) EUL Authority required. Once EUL authority is
Station - Cost reduction Negotiate market-rate profit through EUL for IMPLEMENTATION granted and Erie County study is complete, NASA
water supply; Hire utilities valuation consultants will evaluate the value.
to ensure that NASA is receiving maximum value
when selling water from the pumping station to
the County.
64 Glenn Plum Brook - EUL Consider EUL of Plum Brook with exception of PROPOSED FOR 2005 (Study) EUL Authority required; On-going activity pursuing
most unique specialty facilities that are critical IMPLEMENTATION (WHERE this activity
to NASA's programs and nuclear testing area PRACTICAL)
(Glenn is decommissioning the nuclear reactor
facility but this process will take time). Maintain
ownership in case NASA requires large portion
of land in the future. Consider expanding
agricultural leases.
58 Glenn Office space outside of The buildings and land outside of fence are next FURTHER STUDY NEEDED 2006 (Study) EUL Authority would be required. Preliminary
Main Gate to a major road; keep the facilities in NASA Engineering Report to support Consolidiated
control long term by entering into an EUL to a Office Building
developer for private sector use. Use proceeds
to renovate/build office space inside fence.
56 Glenn Airport Extension Example of how NASA entered into a negotiation IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-03) 2005 (Implementation) Example; Change from "Further Study Needed" to
with the City of Cleveland to achieve mutual FURTHER STUDY NEEDED "Implementing"
goals.
62 Glenn Federal Campus NASA currently has federal agencies as tenants PROPOSED FOR 2005 (Study) On-going activity pursuing this strategy
at Plum Brook. Market underutilized land to IMPLEMENTATION
security conscious federal agencies to reduce
management costs. Consider marketing as
major secured federal campus for agencies in
northern Ohio.
63 Glenn Federal Campus Consider expanding Plum Brook's role as a PROPOSED FOR 2005 (Study) On-going activity pursuing this strategy
federal campus. IMPLEMENTATION
57 Glenn Office space outside of Divest buildings and land outside of fence and FURTHER STUDY NEEDED 2006 (Study) Preliminary Engineering Report to support
Main Gate use proceeds to renovate/build office space Consolidiated Office Building
inside fence.
74 Glenn Office building next to Market use of building along the fence near the CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE See Comment Change from "Further Study Needed" to :Currently
hangar airport to security-conscious contractors. Lease (Chg 10-04) FURTHER STUDY Not Feasible" Current plans have B14 fully utilized
through EUL. NEEDED
75 Goddard Centrifuge - Market Provide incentives to contractor to actively IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) Implemented (2001) Agreement was signed with Contractor to market
market centrifuge to outside groups similar to PROPOSED FOR Centrifuge. Contractor has brought in
DOT agreement IMPLEMENTATION approximately $1.5M/year. Incentives to
continue/expand this program are in place.
91 Goddard Visitors Center, Space The future of Goddard's on-center Visitor Center PROPOSED FOR Study complete. No EUL authority not available. See Item 90.
Camp - EUL near Center is being discussed; one option is to move it IMPLEMENTATION implementation
away from the Center. Consider entering into an planned.
EUL agreement with investor/partners and
expanding into a conference facility and
educational space camp. Utilize the facility for
NASA-related activities that involve foreign
scientists who have difficulty getting on the
Center.
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80 Goddard Mod C Consolidation - Mod C is a logistics consolidation project that FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Study complete. No EUL authority not currently available to GSFC. The
EUL will help Goddard better conduct that operation. Implementation Center is studying other ways to meet institutional
Consider outsourcing some of the logistics planned. needs that minimize new construction.
activities and having private sector build the
facilities to house the activities on NASA land
near the fence through EUL.
89 Goddard Space Science Building - The Space Sciences groups are currently in old PROPOSED FOR Implementing. FY06/07/08 CoF, Construction start 2006, move-in
CoF facilities that inhibit their work. The Goddard IMPLEMENTATION 2009.
Master plan includes a new Space Science
Building. Pursue normal CoF funding.
77 Goddard East Campus - EUL - Prince Georges County and the State of CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE (Cg Study Complete GSFC is committed to reducing its Greenbelt real
Alternative master plan to Maryland are focused on increasing research 10-04) PROPOSED FOR 12/2002. No estate holdings via Item 84.
finance development activities, and NASA offers great opportunity for IMPLEMENTATION Implementation
synergy. Consider alternative master plan planned.
consolidating all facilities west of Soil
Conservation Road; EUL east campus to pay for
new facilities on west campus while maintaining
long-term ownership of the land; potential to
turn east into high tech partnering zone;
"showcase for county". Don't move Soil
Conservation Road. Maintain or move radar
stations. EUL new Earth Sciences facilities to
"kick start" project.
85 Goddard Partnering Zone - EUL, Goddard's Master plan includes a partnering CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE (Cg Study Complete. No GSFC is committed to reducing its Greenbelt real
NASA maintain zone. EUL the partnering zone to local 10-04) PROPOSED FOR Implementation estate holdings via Item 84.
management developers for a mix of collaborative uses IMPLEMENTATION planned at this time.
including contractor office space and university
space.
86 Goddard Partnering Zone - Divest to Goddard's Master plan includes a partnering CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE (Cg Study Complete. No GSFC is committed to reducing its Greenbelt real
master developer zone. Divest the partnering zone to a master 10-04) PROPOSED FOR Implementation estate holdings via Item 84.
developer or local developers for a mix of IMPLEMENTATION planned at this time.
collaborative uses including contractor office
space and university space.
78 Goddard East Campus - Divest - Prince Georges County and the State of CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE (Cg Study Complete GSFC is committed to reducing its Greenbelt real
Alternative master plan to Maryland are focused on increasing research 10-04) PROPOSED FOR 12/2002. No estate holdings via Item 84.
finance development activities, and NASA offers great opportunity for IMPLEMENTATION implementation
synergy. Consider alternative master plan planned.
consolidating all facilities west of soil
conservation road; sell east campus to pay for
new facilities on west campus; potential to turn
east into high tech partnering zone; "showcase
for county". Don't move Soil Conservation
Road. Maintain or move radar stations. Sell
new Earth Sciences facilities to "kick start"
project.
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83 Goddard Partnering Zone - Goddard's Master plan includes a partnering CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE (Cg Study Complete GSFC is committed to reducing its Greenbelt real
University / Research - zone. Consider a research-oriented partnering 10-04) PROPOSED FOR 6/2003. No estate holdings via Item 84. This would be GSFC's
Space Act. zone similar to Ames; high emphasis on IMPLEMENTATION implementation preferred alternate should EUL authority not
research and university interactions - and planned. become available by the time of implementation,
related organizations. Share maintenance costs but it is less flexible than EUL.
for net cost reduction.
90 Goddard Visitors Center, Space Goddard is reviewing proposals for Visitor CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE (Cg Study complete. No GSFC sought but did not find a viable proposal to
Camp - Outsource Center and potential Space Camp activities. 10-04) PROPOSED FOR implementation implement this recommendation.
Currently Goddard maintains its own Visitor IMPLEMENTATION planned.
Center; consider completely outsourcing
activities similar to Marshall; maintain only
"exhibit" input and "Brand" control.
81 Goddard Mod C Consolidation - Consider outsourcing as many logistics FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Study further (6/2005) Subject of ongoing study.
Outsourcing operations outside the fence, removing NASA's
obligation to manage the process and provide
the service.
82 Goddard Mod C Consolidation - Mod C is a logistics consolidation project that FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Study further (6/2005) The Center is studying other ways to meet
CoF will help Goddard better conduct that operation. institutional needs that minimize new construction.
Proceed through the normal CoF process. See item 81.
79 Goddard FFRDC - Convert Goddard, Goddard is a high-research Center similar to FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Ongoing Study by This proposal is currently being studied as a part
EUL real estate to investor JPL. Consider combining with other research- Agency (TBD) of an Agency-wide response to the Aldridge
oriented agencies in DC area to create new Commission. EUL authority not currently available
FFRDC's in DC area. As an FFRDC, EUL to to GSFC.
investors who could access long term financing
and would be responsible for long-term facility
needs. Consider EUL on part or all of Goddard
campus to remove NASA from direct facilities
obligations. Use proceeds to implement master
plan.
84 Goddard Partnering Zone - EUL to Goddard's Master plan includes a partnering PROPOSED FOR Study Complete Though EUL is not currently available, this
master developer zone. EUL the partnering zone to a master IMPLEMENTATION 06/2003. represents the best alternative for reducing NASA's
developer or local developers for a mix of Implementation is real estate holdings at Greenbelt at acceptable cost
collaborative uses including contractor office planned in the and mission risk. GSFC is also exploring an EUL
space and university space. Facilities Master Plan. with State government.
96 Johnson Contractor Strategy - EUL JSC has many contractors that would prefer to FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
Existing Facilities to be on Center, and although JSC's facilities are at
Contractors capacity, the facilities could be space-planned
and renovated to fit additional capacity. Free up
TBD
building(s) then EUL to contractors; use EUL
proceeds to renovate NASA buildings/facilities
to increase their capacity.
99 Johnson Section 400 - EUL 400 section of JSC is not completely used FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
contractor buildings except for radio tower transmission areas.
Consider marketing to university systems or
developers for collaborative uses. Consider TBD
potential to use funds from EUL to move the
transmission towers to increase area available
for EUL.
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100 Johnson Golf Course - EUL A proposed hotel development at Space Center FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
Houston has expressed an interest in putting a
golf course on section 400. The use is
TBD
compatible with the need to maintain the radio
tower transmission areas. Consider structuring
as EUL.
94 Johnson Bioastronautics - CoF JSC needs new facilities to conduct research PROPOSED FOR
process and provide better Astronaut services. Proceed IMPLEMENTATION
TBD
with normal CoF funding cycle.
110 JPL Flight Project Center - CoF The Flight Project Center is a facility that would PROPOSED FOR FY08 Constrcution start in FY06.
improve JPL's operational efficiency. As IMPLEMENTATION
currently planned, continue to build the facility
as a CoF project.
115 JPL Parking Garage - Off Site Identify neighboring site; have private developer FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Study complete in Preliminary discussions have been held with the
construct garage. FY05 Flintrisge Riding Club.
114 JPL Parking Garage - EUL Ground lease land near fence line but close to FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Study complete in Recommendation to NASA for possible
the hub of the workforce in order to provide FY05 construction of parking garage is being prepared.
most efficient location for workers;
developer/investor would construct Garage
through EUL agreement. NASA could "donate"
the land and encourage a longer amortization
period in exchange for lower parking fees
charged to JPL workers (which the developer
would need to pay for construction costs and
profit).
111 JPL Flight Project Center - JPL has a master plan to include a flight project PROPOSED FOR FY08 See item Number 110.
enhancing mission center which will substantially improve it's IMPLEMENTATION
operations operations. This is an example of how strategic
facility planning can help improve mission
capabilities, and potentially reduce long term
tangible and intangible costs.
109 JPL Flight Project Center - EUL Since JPL is an FFRDC and few if any NASA FURTHER STUDY NEEDED See item Number 110. The Flight Projects center will be constructed
Civil Servants will occupy the facility, consider using governement funds. See item number 110.
entering into an EUL agreement with outside
investor to build the facility and lease it back to
Cal Tech.
113 JPL Marketing - Stronger Create incentives or contract requirements IMPLEMENTING on-going The reimburable work at JPL continues to
pursuit of reimbursable whereby GOCO will more strongly pursue increase.
agreements reimbursable agreements.
125 Kennedy Contractor Strategy - EUL Kennedy has many contractors that could be on FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY 2006 (Agency An agency working group needs to be established
Existing Facilities to Center in office facilities, and although effort and decision to address the legality and benefits to the
Contractors Kennedy's facilities are at capacity, the facilities Government of excluding housing from Agency-
could be space-planned and renovated to fit awarded support and program contracts
additional capacity. Free up building(s) then
EUL to contractors; use EUL proceeds to
renovate NASA buildings/facilities to increase
their capacity.
120 Kennedy International Space Consider the development of the ISRP using PROPOSED FOR In Work Enhance Use Lease expected to be executed in
Research Park (ISRP) - EUL versus currently planned structure. Still IMPLEMENTATION 2005
EUL maintain an arms-length distance.
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119 Kennedy International Space NASA take larger role in planned ISRP FURTHER STUDY NEEDED As required Should the current EUL not be executed by the
Research Park (ISRP) - development; re-evaluate ISRP's planned tenant State of Florida, then this would be the course
Increase NASA's role in mix correlated to NASA's current and future NASA/KSC would take. Currently KSC has
development program and mission goals. EUL portions of the provided a draft lease to HQ and HQ has the option
land as available; consider space act to either execute, reject, or modify the current lease
agreements for university research park-specific agreement.
developments.
122 Kennedy Federal Campus Because KSC needs to maintain buffer zone and PROPOSED FOR Complete The Center has a working agreement with the
high security - similar to Stennis - lease IMPLEMENTATION National Park Service to manage all property not
developable land to security conscious federal being utilized for direct Program opertions.
agencies to reduce faculties management costs. Because they are federal agencies, in-kind services
are and have been provided and the EUL is not
needed.
144 Langley Pull fence line back at Langley is located along fairly major road, near FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY'04/FY'05 A wetlands re-delineation study is currently in
back gate major highway. A portion of the area is progress looking at all property at Langley
currently designated a forested wet land. Work designated as forested wetlands. This study is
with the Corps to remove the designation. EUL scheduled to be complete by the end of FY 2004.
to private groups. Maintain long-term Preliminary indications are that some of that
ownership in case NASA requires land for use in property appears to be classified incorrectly, but
the future. not all. Further study will continue with final
determinations and classifications by the Corps of
Engineers by the end of FY 2004. Based on the
study results any property declassified that is
situated along our property boundary can then be
evaluated for other uses by NASA, EUL agreements
with property ownership retained, or possible sell
to reduce land holdings.
146 Langley Federal Campus - Increase The Air Force is a growing presence at Langley FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY'04 thru FY'06 As Langley's master planning concept for "New
Air Force presence on and may need more space. Town" is funded, implemented, and completed
NASA side between now and FY2013 existing buildings will be
vacated for re-use and/or demolition, and "green"
space will become available for NASA use or for
possible use by other Federal organizations such
as the Air Force. Currently we are working with the
Air Force for potential use and/or demolition of
properties on the East Side. When more details of
"New Town" are finalized, this can lead to further
talks and discussions with other potential Federal
tenants.
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143 Langley Swing Space Langley has no room for expansion on their FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY'05/FY'06 At the present time, Langley does not plan to use
western campus, although a majority of the EUL authority if given to NASA after the test cases
occupants are contractors. Subsequently, as have been evaluated by OMB for obtaining swing
new facilities need renovation, there is a dearth space. Two master planning type activities are
of swing space. Enter into EUL to have simple currently in progress that will hopefully free up
"swing space" facility built near the fence line at space in exisiting facilities for use as "swing
the back gate that can be occupied by space" in support of facility renovations. A Center-
contractors. wide consolidation of space activity is in progress
that has a goal of moving the average office space
occupancy toward the 125 sq. ft. per person, and a
multi-year renovation-by-replacement project
known as New Town to re-invent Langley for the
21st. Century. Both activities could free-up as
much as 700,000 gsf for swing space, re-utilization,
and/or demolition in phased amounts thru FY 2013.
137 Langley East campus - Return to Return all underutilized land and facilities in FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY'04 thru FY'07 Current real property strategies to support the new
Air Force river area to Air Force. Retain ownership of only NASA mission and vision may require only two
those unique facilities that are critical to NASA facility complexes on the East Side. The Transonic
in the future. Results in net reduction of costs. Dynamics Tunnel (Building 648 complex plus part
of B 647 for Rotocraft ), and the Vertical Spin
Tunnel (B 645 complex). Other facilities have been
abandoned, or now being placed in "Standown"
for further evaluation. Initial discussions have
started with the Air Force relative to the properties
for possible transfer and/or outgrant from NASA,
as well as, potential partnering agreements for the
eventual demolition and "greening" of the sites.
Two properties ( B 584, and B720 ) are awaiting
final Air Force approval for property transfer.
NEPA/NHPA assessment studies have just
commenced for three properties ( B 643 Full Scale
Tunnel, a National Historic Landmark; B 640
Transonic Pressure Tunnel; and B 641 High Speed
Pressure Tunnel, a National Historic Landmark).
B640 & B641 tunnel to be demolished in FY07.
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138 Langley East Campus - Historic Consider designating Langley's East Campus as FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY'04 thru FY'07 See ID #137 above. All East Side land area belongs
District a historic district, similar to the Shenandoah to the U.S. Air Force. A proposed Air Force
District at Ames. Wherever possible, lease Historic District for much of that property including
facilities to the private sector to help renovation the area where all NASA real property
of the facilities. The net result is a reduction of improvements are located is included in the
CoF funds that need to be spent on the facilities Historic District proposal by the National Park
and lower future occupancy costs. Service. This activity has been and continues to
be in review and study by the Air Force with no
estimated timeframe for resolution or
implementation. Should the Historic District be
officially designated, then NASA could interface
with the Air Force on aspects of this potential
strategy, however, NASA's strategy is to vacate the
East side as mentioned in ID#137 above except for
the two facility complexes mentioned, and work
with the Air Force to transfer and/or demolish the
properties.
134 Langley Cogen (Trash for energy) Through agreement between NASA and Air IMPLEMENTING OPERATIONAL SINCE The Refuse-fired Steam Generating Facility (
Force, trash is burned in a cogen plan and 1980 Building 1288) a NASA owned building operated by
Electrical costs are reduced. the City of Hampton went into operation in 1980.
The plant burns refuse from NASA Langley,
Langley Air Force Base, and the City of Poquoson.
NASA uses all the steam produced by the plant for
process requirements and/or absorption chillers at
various locations. Electrical savings result from
reduced operation of boilers to produce steam at
the Central Heating Plant, and from the use of
absorption chillers driven by steam rather than by
traditional compression units.
136 Langley East Campus - EUL The East campus is one of the oldest at NASA, FURTHER STUDY NEEDED N/A This recommendation is no longer a valid strategy
Buildings but separated from the current main campus. for further consideration of East side properties.
Maintain control of the East Campus (it is See ID # 137.
current a lease from the Air Force), but enter into
EUL agreements with outside groups; utilize
revenues to restore the facilities and improve
facilities in the main part of the Center.
145 Langley Federal Campus - Joint Negotiate a facilities management contract with FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY'06 We currently have a Base Support Agreement with
facilities management the Air Force - similar to the JBOSC contract at the Air Force that is reviewed and updated every 3
contract KSC to share and reduce overall facilities costs. years. This agreement is in two parts. Services
and activities that NASA provides the Air Force,
and services and activities that the Air Force
provides NASA. We will interface with KSC to
review JBOSC specifics to determine if any
additional features should be considered, or if we
should pursue alternate agreement activities.
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154 Marshall National Center for NCAM operations are research-oriented FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY05 - FY06 A high percentage of NCAM facilities are fully
Advanced Manufacturing activities focused on the manufacturing utilized for SSP Return to Flight efforts, activities
(NCAM) industry. Increase focus on this effort; to assure technical certifications and a proactive
coordinate with universities and manufacturing program for identifying and implementing future
associations and corporations to increase improvements.
reimbursable funding of these activities. In recognition of the importance of manufacturing
Coordinate with Departments of Energy and technology and the value of interagency
Commerce to reduce costs. coordination on manufacturing R&D, the National
Science and Technology Council’s (NSTC’s)
Committee on Technology has established a
government-wide interagency working group on
Manufacturing R&D. The goal of the Interagency
Working Group is to identify and integrate
requirements, conduct joint program planning, and
develop joint strategies for the manufacturing R&D
programs conducted by the Federal government.
The NCAM strategic plan that is under
development will provide a comprehensive
evaluation of requirements for existing and future
Agency mission specific activities in
manufacturing R&D. Consistent with the strategies
157 Marshall Federal Campus - NASA / Develop JBOSC type agreement with Army to CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE FY2004: See of thefurther Manufacturing IWG, the plan will
After NSTC study of this opportunity, we have
Army shared services reduce expenses. (Chg 10-04) FURTHER STUDY Comment determined that it does not appear to be
agreement NEEDED practicable or in NASA's best interest to enter into
a JBOSC type contract with the Army. The Army
Garrison currently has a cost-plus base operations
support contract under a negotiated procurement
with a Native American firm. The contract covers a
10-year time period which began in 1999. Recent
discussions with their base operations personnel
indicate they intend to continue use of this type
contract during the next contract solicitation.
MSFC has found competitively bid fixed-price
contracts to be much more cost effective in
providing our base operations support and we
believe our cost of obtaining base operations
147 Marshall Boeing's commercial use Boeing is occupying a building on Center for CURRENTLY NOT FEASIBLE FY2004: See support would increase ifwork has not increased to
Boeing's satellite related we entered into a joint
of facilities - Expand non-NASA activities. Encourage Boeing to (Chg 10-04) PROPOSED FOR Comment the level they initially anticipated. Their current
increase the commercial work done on site. IMPLEMENTATION plan indicates no further growth in space
Enter into EUL Agreements for facilities to be requirements in Bldg 4708 through 2008. Based on
used. Boeing may be able to consolidate this change in requirements it doesn't appear
commercial activities done elsewhere (reducing worthwhile to convert the current agreement to an
their overall costs) while better utilizing NASA EUL type agreement. If Boeing's plans change, we
underutilized facilities. Reinvest proceeds at will revisit this opportunity. Otherwise, we do not
Marshall. consider it feasible to pursue any changes.
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Year (study or
implementation)
156 Marshall Renovation by Since NASA is nearly 50 years old, many PROPOSED FOR Ongoing. A MSFC developed a renovation by replacement
Replacement facilities have reached the end of their useful IMPLEMENTATION completion date program, based on Code JX's previous guidelines
lives. Establish clear policy on replacing cannot be accurately and prioritization system, that would have replaced
facilities that have reached their useful lives; projected until the many of our older buildings within a 10-yr period.
determine "pay back" period and criteria to POP05 CoF program However, subsequent revisions by OJX of the CoF
justify investment return; consider 10 year is defined. prioritization and funding processes have resulted
program to replace outdated facilities. in extending the completion timeframe by several
years. MSFC's replacement program can be better
defined after we receive the results of the POP05
CoF program submittal process.
148 Marshall Boeing Building - convert Boeing is occupying a building on Center for FURTHER STUDY NEEDED FY2004: See See #147
to EUL non-NASA activities. Convert the Space Act Comment
agreement to EUL.
149 Marshall Boeing Building - FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
Boeing is leasing a facility, at full reimbursable FY2004: See See #147
reimbursable lease of cost from NASA. Comment
facility
151 Marshall IFMP for Agency on Center NASA rents space for the agency-wide activities; PROPOSED FOR FY07 for study The current plan is to relocate the IFMP
consider moving the operations on Center into IMPLEMENTATION organization onto the Center in FY0X after they
existing facilities or master planned facilities. complete a planned staffing reduction to about XX
Advantages - lowers NASA Overall investment; personnel. Current MSFC workforce projections
increase Marshall cost-sharing. indicate adqequate space should become available
on the Center by that time to accommodate the
IFMP personnel
165 Michoud Market facilities As a GOCO, Michoud has an opportunity to have PROPOSED FOR 2005 A contractual agreement is in process of being
it's contractor market NASA's facilities. Refine IMPLEMENTATION formalized to refine and expand incentives for
and expand incentives for Lockheed Martin to Lockheed Martin to market MAF's facilities and
"market" NASA's underutilized facilities. services.
164 Michoud Lockheed Martin building - Lockheed Martin currently has a Space Act FURTHER STUDY NEEDED 2005 A study will be performed to evaluate the feasibility
Convert to EUL Agreement with NASA to perform Non-NASA of the Enhanced-Use Leasing (EUL) with the
commercial activities at Michoud. Consider current government owned- contractor operated
restructuring agreement as EUL. (GOCO) contract.
159 Michoud Federal Campus - Lease Department of Agriculture already occupies a PROPOSED FOR 2008 MAF has just recently leased an additional 13,000
Headquarters to good portion of the headquarters; move NASA IMPLEMENTATION square feet of the headquarters (Bldg 350) office
Department of Agriculture into other facility and lease the main building to space to the Department of Agriculture. We will
Agriculture on reimbursable basis. Could also reassess the feasibility of this opportunity in light
be accomplished through EUL, with negligible of future NASA missions.
difference.
167 Michoud Ground Lease EUL portion of land not needed for PROPOSED FOR 2007 MAF has recently discussed the leasing of
manufacturing; maintain drainage channel and IMPLEMENTATION additional land to the a joining neighbor, Delgado
dock access if necessary. Community College.
169 Michoud Invest in new Michoud is organized to manufacture large PROPOSED FOR 2005 MAF is investing by way of the NCAM program for
manufacturing facilities scale, high quality facilities. As NASA considers IMPLEMENTATION manufacturing development initiatives and by way
next generation technology, centralize the of the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for
manufacturing operations of all potential next generation welding research.
technologies at Michoud.
166 Michoud Federal Campus - Coast Coast Guard (now part of Homeland Security) PROPOSED FOR 2006 The USCG Integrated Support Command have
Guard. Homeland Security, have expressed an interest in the Dock area; IMPLEMENTATION scheduled construction of their new facility at MAF
Customs. engage them in a discussion focusing on in FY06/07. MAF has presented the onsite services
consolidating more facilities on NASA land. and capabilities. These services include perimeter
security, fire and medical, food (cafeterias and
ending operations), recreational/fitness, child care
and bulk rate on electric power and natural gas.
We expect to have a signed agreement by 2006.
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implementation)
163 Michoud Lockheed Martin's Lockheed Martin is already on site doing PROPOSED FOR 2005 This depends on future contracts at the facility.
commercial use of commercial work in a NASA facility. Encourage IMPLEMENTATION This concept may be mutually exclusive with other
facilities - Expand Lockheed Martin to increase the commercial opportunities without additional construction due
work done on site. Enter into EUL agreements to space limitations.
for facility usage. Lockheed Martin may be able
to consolidate commercial activities done
elsewhere (reducing their overall costs) while
better utilizing NASA underutilized facilities.
Reinvest proceeds at Michoud.
160 Michoud National Center for NCAM operations are research-oriented PROPOSED FOR 2005 This opportunity is presently being implemented.
Advanced Manufacturing activities focused on the manufacturing IMPLEMENTATION The National Center for Advanced Manufacturing
(CAM) industry. Increase focus on this effort; (NCAM) membership includes representatives from
coordinate with universities and manufacturing universities in Texas, Tennessee, Virginia,
associations and corporations to increase Mississippi and Louisiana. Also, NCAM are
reimbursable funding of these activities. presently in the process of developing
Coordinate with Departments of Energy and memberships and agreements with state and
Commerce to reduce costs. federal agencies.
170 Michoud Invest in Michoud Michoud is the only major large-scale "unique" PROPOSED FOR 2006 Investing in next generation weld. We currently are
Manufacturing Expertise; manufacturing operation at NASA. Consider IMPLEMENTATION implementing an aggressive workforce retention
make world-class long-term manufacturing role within NASA; initiative. We will utilize the long range plans of
increase utilization in planning for future NCAM to implement this opportunity.
programs, especially development of SLI-type
research. Market world-class manufacturing
and research capabilities to government
contractors as Space Act agreement; Increase
R&D capabilities.
173 Stennis Army lease - Cancel - Army Land Lease - The army has a long term FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Started FY04 - Army Study underway reviewing need for
market land to Private lease from NASA in the middle of Stennis that Possible completion continued use of Ammunition Plant. May require
Sector they don't need; the army is currently leasing to FY08 legislative action.
other companies; NASA could market the land to
private sector organizations who require high
security; structure agreements through EUL to
gain maximum market value, reinvest proceeds
to improve Stennis.
174 Stennis Army lease - Cancel - The army has a long term lease from NASA in FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Started FY04 - Army Study underway reviewing need for
Incorporate land in Federal the middle of Stennis that the Army may not Possible completion continued use of Ammunition Plant. May require
Campus Strategy need. Cancel the lease with the Army, take over FY08 legislative action.
the land, and market to other Federal Agencies,
including DoD, to increase the federal tenant
mix.
175 Stennis Army lease - Keep lease - Army Land Lease - The Army has a long term FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Started FY04 - Army Study underway reviewing need for
negotiate shared lease from NASA in the middle of Stennis; let Possible completion continued use of Ammunition Plant. May require
management expenses Army keep the lease, set up management for all FY08 legislative action.
of Stennis run by NASA, charge Army for
services.
183 Stennis Boeing Test Stand - EUL Boeing currently has a 20 year MOU on one of IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) 10/21/2028 Current agreement extends an additional 24 years.
the test stands; encourage Boeing to increase FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Changes to agreement at this time would not be
their presence - potentially adding new facilities feasible. Suggest this recommendation be tabled.
through EUL - at Stennis.
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184 Stennis Boeing Test Stand - MOU Boeing currently has a 20 year MOU on one of IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) 10/21/2028 Current agreement extends an additional 24 years.
the test stands; encourage Boeing to increase FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Changes to agreement at this time would not be
their presence - potentially adding new facilities feasible. Suggest this recommendation be tabled.
through EUL - at Stennis.
178 Stennis Lockheed Martin Building NASA currently has a Space Act Agreement with IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) 10/21/2030 Current agreement extends for 26 years. Changes
EUL the State of Mississippi, who in turn has an FURTHER STUDY NEEDED to agreement at this time would not be feasible.
agreement with Lockheed Martin. Restructure Suggest this recommendation be tabled.
agreement with Mississippi and Lockheed
Martin as EUL.
182 Stennis Test Stand Marketing Stennis currently markets the use of it's test IMPLEMENTING Began On-going activity. Stennis will continue to market
stands; increase the profile of this effort to try to implementation in the the use of its test stands within the rocket
help fund the maintenance and operation of 1990's. propulsion test program.
these national assets.
176 Stennis Federal Campus Currently NAVY on site; could add other security IMPLEMENTING Began On-going activity. Stennis will continue to market
conscious agencies, reducing overall operations implementation in the to security concious agencies.
costs. 1970's.
180 Stennis Market to security- Stennis has extensive buffer zone, land IMPLEMENTING Began On-going activity. Stennis will continue to market
conscious private holdings, support services, and Federal-level implementation in the to security concious private companies.
companies security in place to support it's current 1970's.
activities. Lockheed Martin is already on site;
could be additional government contractors or
private companies who could build facilities that
benefit from high security and lower costs.
193 Wallops Utilities Market capability of water, sewage, steam, IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) Marketing During FY04, WFF has actively marketed the
cogeneration of steam power, etc to nearby PROPOSED FOR Implemented 2004 capability of the water treatment facilities, sewage
potential users to defray costs. IMPLEMENTATION treatment facilities, and associated distribution
systems to entities interested in the assets for a
potential Public Public Partnership. A meeting was
held with the Town of Chincoteague, Accomack
County, and the Hampton Roads Sanitation
District. Gene Hubbard of Code OJX attended. As
a result of the meeting, Accomack County asked
the existing Accomack-Northampton PSA to
explore the possibility of operation, services, and
capitalization of the WFF assets under a long term
lease. The PSA has issued a contract with an
engineering firm to develop a preliminary
engineering report on the feasibility of the
business model.
203 Wallops Aircraft Facilities Consider EUL for Hangars, apron areas, support NOT CURRENTLY FEASIBLE Study Complete. Not EUL authority does not exist for GSFC/WFF. GSFC
areas for uses that could co-exist with NASA's (Chg 10-04) FURTHER STUDY Proposed for has chosen to pursue commercialization including
periodic mandatory use of runaway. NEEDED Implementation at this non-government use, on a cost reimbursable
Time. basis, of these facilities, through a new on site
support service contractor.
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Year (study or
implementation)
196 Wallops Visitor Center and Wallops is part of a relatively new Summer NOT CURRENTLY FEASIBLE Study Complete. Not EUL authority does not exist for GSFC/WFF.
Summer Space Camp Space Camp that has experienced growing (Chg 10-04) FURTHER STUDY Proposed for However, WFF is in the final stages of signing an
collaboration success; NASA's Visitor Center is a modest NEEDED Implementation at this MOA with the Space Flight Academy for joint use
success in the summer, but has access to Time. of NASA facilities and expertise for their summer
tourist traffic. Consider negotiating an EUL with space camp.
partner/investors to build multi-use facilities
near the fence in conjunction with a the current
or a new Visitors Center. Consider KSC model
for re-investment of proceeds into visitor's
experience and marketing.
186 Wallops Launch Facilities Coordinate with VSPA to market use of launch IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) Implemented 2004 NASA WFF is actively working with the Mid-
Marketing facilities. PROPOSED FOR Atlantic Regional Space Port, formerly VSFA, to
IMPLEMENTATION cooperatively market WFF facilities and orbital
launch capability. An example is the annual AIAA
Small Satellite Conference which is jointly attended
by personnel from the Space Port and WFF. One
result of the joint marketing effort is work with the
Air force RSLP NFire mission. Additionally,
NASA's endorsement of the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Space Port concept helped transition the space
port from the VSFA, Virginia sponsored only, to
MARS, sponsored by Virginia and Maryland.
191 Wallops Runway - Global Consider utilizing the runway for air-based NOT CURRENTLY FEASIBLE Study Complete. Not Several alternatives were proposed for increasing
transportation hub transportation hub; EUL land to warehouse (Chg 10-04) FURTHER STUDY Proposed for use of the WFF airport facilities. GSFC has chosen
uses; charge for use of air strip. NEEDED Implementation to pursue commercialization, including non-
government use of these facilities on a cost
reimbursable basis, through a new on site support
service contractor. A commercial transportation
hub would be a significant conflict with the
188 mission of a research airport.
Wallops Federal Campus Navy is already there. Using proximity to DC, IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) Study Complete, The charter of the Wallops Flight Facility
state of VA support of DOD, training capability, FURTHER STUDY NEEDED Federal Campus Partnership established an Executive Council and
add other federal tenants. Additional tenants Implemented a Board of Directors with members from NASA,
could increase training. Navy AEGIS Program, Naval Surface Warfare
Center, Naval Air Warfare Center, Mid-Atlantic
Regional Space Port, National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Coast
Guard. The partnership is open and actively seeks
expansion for existing and current federal users.
Programmatic discussions are currently underway
for two potential new federal tenants at the WFF
are the Navy DDX Program and the U.S. Coast
Guard Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operation.
190 Wallops Research park outside Wallops has a conceptual plan for a IMPLEMENTING (Chg 10-04) Implemented 2004 WFF has been working with Accomack County on
Fence research/contractor park outside of fence; PROPOSED FOR the concept for a research/business park adjacent
develop a detailed marketing strategy to attract IMPLEMENTATION to the WFF. The property has been rezoned. A
university satellites, or contractors; market to research park charter is being developed as a
increase payload processing/launch activities. platform for discussions on covenants and
restrictions. The first commercial lease of property
in the proposed park area has been initiated
between an aerospace firm and the property owner
Marine Science Consortium.
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implementation)
192 Wallops Runway - Federal Increase Navy use; investigate Homeland NOT CURRENTLY FEASIBLE Study Complete. Not WFF runways are being actively marketed to DoD
utilization strategies Security use of runway to increase utilization. (Chg 10-04) FURTHER STUDY Proposed for but no interest has been expressed for Homeland
NEEDED Implementation at this Security use.
Time.
199 White Sands Expand operations in low Review mission - critical activities that may be FURTHER STUDY NEEDED
cost, high security redundant throughout NASA. Consider moving
location the activities to White Sands to reduce costs at
TBD
other centers and to provide protection that
White Sands affords through it's location.
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