GSA and NSF Announce NSF Headquarters Relocation to Modern, Right-Sized, and Mission-Ready Space

WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced the execution of a lease for the new NSF headquarters. Following a publicly available request for interest from private-sector lessors, the new space located at the Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA, will support NSF employees in advancing the agency's vital mission, while achieving significant cost savings for hardworking taxpayers.

"This relocation reflects President Trump's commitment to delivering results for the American people through smart government and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources," said Acting Administrator Mike Rigas. "GSA reached a major milestone in consolidating our federal real estate portfolio to deliver an efficient workplace that enables both the NSF and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to better achieve their missions."

"Virginia is a great place to be headquartered, and we are excited that the NSF will remain in Alexandria," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "Virginia is the proud home to many public and private-sector headquarters, and we thank GSA and NSF leadership for trusting us by keeping their national mission and the approximately 1,600 employees who work at the facility, in Virginia."

"This relocation enables the U.S. National Science Foundation to remain in Alexandria while making responsible use of federal facilities and supporting the needs of our workforce and the research community. Co-location with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office will also strengthen both of our abilities to translate discoveries to innovation. NSF appreciates the work of the GSA, Gov. Youngkin, and everyone who has worked to ensure the agency has the infrastructure needed to meet its critical mission that supports our economic and national security," said Brian Stone, performing the duties of NSF director.

The selected facility offers proximity to a number of public transit options, including the King Street and Eisenhower Metro stations, Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express.

GSA will continue to work with NSF to ensure a smooth transition, enable effective design and build-outof the space, and support NSF's full mission in this new location. We also look forward to welcoming HUD into their new home in the near future.

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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.

About NSF: The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Established in 1950 by Congress, NSF promotes the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense. NSF fulfills its mission chiefly through grant giving. NSF investments account for about 25% of federal support to America's colleges and universities, supporting basic and solutions-oriented research with the potential to produce advancements for the American people.