Several Alexandria landowners are trying to convince the National Science Foundation — with its 2,000 employees and $7 billion annual budget — to pack its bags and move out of Arlington County.

Three sites in Alexandria are among an estimated dozen locations across Northern Virginia competing to become the science foundation’s new home. The foundation’s lease in Ballston expires next year and it is soliciting competitive bids from other landowners in hopes of securing cheaper facilities.

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