Notice of Intent to Sole Source EarthCam Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Office, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract to EarthCam Inc. for essential services supporting six existing EarthCam brand construction cameras. This procurement covers unlimited cellular data, Robotic Camera Software Support, and Time-Lapse Platinum Service. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capabilities by June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the continued support of six EarthCam, Inc. brand construction cameras currently owned by the USACE Seattle District Navigation Section. The services include:
- Unlimited cellular data service for all six cameras.
- Robotic Camera Software Support Package, encompassing technical support, maintenance, and software upgrades.
- Archiving Time-Lapse Service Platinum Service, providing one image every five minutes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Vendor: EarthCam Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published: June 11, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to sole source to EarthCam Inc. is based on the proprietary nature of their cameras and associated services. EarthCam Inc. holds an exclusive licensing agreement, making them the only vendor capable of providing the required maintenance and updates. The Limited Source Justification (LSJ) document highlights that using an alternate vendor would void existing warranties and lead to a duplication of costs, as the cameras were purchased in 2017. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a determination that only one source is reasonably available.
Action Items
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation. No solicitation document is available. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services must identify their interests and capabilities in writing to londres.medranda@usace.army.mil by the response deadline. Responses must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements based on responses received.