Lake Washington Ship Canal (LWSC) GIS Garden Mapping
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army / USACE Seattle District is conducting a Sources Sought for GIS Garden Mapping at the Lake Washington Ship Canal (LWSC) in Seattle, WA. This is for market research purposes to identify qualified firms capable of providing a full GIS inventory of trees. The opportunity is being considered for a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This is a non-personal professional service to provide a full GIS Inventory of Trees in the Carl S. Jr. Botanical Garden, which is part of the historic LWSC Project. Deliverables will include an interactive GIS-based Google Earth file (KMZ) for the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The LWSC garden is a significant 7-acre area within the 17-acre locks reservation, attracting approximately 2 million visitors annually.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a request for proposals)
- NAICS: 541370 – Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (Small Business Size Standard $19 Million)
- PSC: C211 – Architect and Engineering—General: Landscaping, Interior Layout, and Designing
- Set-Aside: Potential Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Market research will determine if the future solicitation will be set aside for Small Business, 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, HUBZone, or be unrestricted.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Seattle, WA, United States
Response Requirements
Interested firms should submit a capabilities package including:
- A capability statement expressing interest and describing the company's ability to complete a project of this magnitude and complexity, including special qualifications/certifications.
- A statement or list of current or past technical experience similar to the draft scope of work, including project scope, schedule, dollar value, and contracting organization point of contact.
- Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
- CAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
- Firm's interest in bidding on the solicitation if issued.
- Business classification (SB, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a) Program).
- Joint venture information (if applicable).
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only; no solicitation is currently available. Responses to this announcement are not an adequate response to any future solicitation. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov by the time of award and remain active for the duration of the contract.