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ASA is embarking on a fact-finding mission as it weighs its next commercial real estate move in Washington, D.C. The agency occupies 597,000 square feet at 300 E Street SW and has until August 2028 to decide on its next steps. A request for information from experts and federal agencies aims to gather insights that will inform NASA's decision-making process.

    The General Services Administration (GSA) will oversee the search for a new headquarters building, which could involve leasing, purchasing, or sharing space with another agency. All options point towards reducing NASA's office footprint, aligning with other federal agencies' post-pandemic strategies. The agency's current headquarters was one of the least utilized federal office spaces last year, operating at only 15% capacity.

    NASA is considering properties in the D.C. region, ranging from 375,000 to 525,000 square feet, to accommodate up to 2,600 employees. Alternatively, the agency could relocate to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed support for a potential move.