Lynden Design Build Sources Sought 2026 11 12.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Design-Build Services for Modernization of the Land Port of Entry in Lynden, Washington

Solicitation Number: [To Be Assigned] Date: November 12, 2026 Response Due: 2:00 PM MST, Thursday, December 3, 2026 Email Responses To: Shannon.sweeney@gsa.gov Subject Line: “D-B Lynden LPOE Modernization – Sources Sought Response”

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This is a Sources Sought Notice only.

This announcement is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or offer. No contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of information in response to this notice.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service Capital Construction Branch is seeking capable and experienced Design-Build firms for the modernization of the Land Port of Entry, located in Lynden, Washington.

The Government is conducting a market survey to identify qualified large and small businesses with substantial design-build experience on complex projects of similar size, scope, and technical challenges.

● Estimated Construction Magnitude: Over $150 million

● NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

● Small Business Size Standard: $45 million

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

KENNETH G. WARD (LYNDEN) LAND PORT OF ENTRY

The Land Port of Entry in Lynden Washington, occupying approximately 10.3 acres, is located along the US-Canadian border at the northern end of Washington State Route (SR) 539 (aka Guide-Meridian Road). The port, which is approximately six miles north of the city of Lynden, Washington, is located approximately ten miles to the east of the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway Land Ports of Entry (which are in nearby Blaine Washington), and is located approximately ten miles to the west of the Sumas Land Port of Entry. The existing port in Lynden was last modernized in the late 1980s.

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The port operates 16 hours a day (8:00 AM - midnight), 365 days a year processing commercial, privately owned vehicles, buses and a limited number of pedestrian crossings. The port operates as a permit-only commercial location, limiting commercial traffic to entities that are transporting no cargo or who have prescheduled limited (monetary value) loads.

The construction of the new port cannot affect the operational mission of the existing Lynden Land Port of Entry.

The Design-Build contractor will be responsible for the complete design and construction of the port, including—but not limited to—the following general scope elements:

● Demolition and Site Preparation

○ Removal of outdated port infrastructure, utilities, and impervious surfaces across the sites (approx. 4.7 acres).

○ Site clearing, and remediation, and preparation to meet updated floodplain and environmental requirements.

● New Construction and Modernization

○ Design and construction of a modernized port facility totaling approximately 40,000 square feet.

○ Construction of a new inspection facility for passenger vehicles, buses, commercial traffic, and pedestrians.

○ Development of support buildings including:

■ Main Administration and Inspection Facilities

■ Secure Inspection Areas

○ Utility and Infrastructure Support Buildings

○ Extensive site improvements including access roads, parking areas, pedestrian pathways, landscaping, and perimeter security systems.

● Operational Continuity

○ Construction of this port cannot affect the operational mission of the Lynden

LPOE.

The Design-Build contractor must coordinate closely with the Federal Government and the Government’s Construction Manager as Advisor to ensure timely delivery, funding compliance, and adherence to all Federal and local regulatory requirements.

ANTICIPATED PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

● Solicitation Release (Projected): Q1 FY2027

● Contract Award (Projected): May 28, 2028

● Substantial Completion (Projected): April 15, 2032 Note: All dates are estimates and subject to change.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Firms interested in this opportunity should submit a Capabilities Statement (maximum ten pages) addressing the following:

1. Company Information

● Company name, address, DUNS number/UEI, and primary Point of Contact (name, phone, email)

● Business classification under NAICS 236220 (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB, etc.)

● Years in business, affiliate or parent company details, and any joint venture or teaming partners

2. Expression of Interest

● A brief statement affirming the intent to propose as a prime contractor for any forthcoming solicitation related to this notice

3. Relevant Project Experience (Up to two Projects)

Each project must demonstrate comparable size, complexity, scope, and delivery method.

Include:

● Project title, owner, and contract/reference number

● Contract award value and completion year

● Confirmation of Design-Build delivery method

● Description of work performed.

● Description of site planning and construction (utilities, roads, grading, storm drainage, and security, for example)

● Description of specialized client/user needs (e.g., ports of entry, prisons, hospitals)

● List of key personnel and technical skillsets relevant to this project

● Current bonding capacity and evidence of ability to bond work over $200 million

EVALUATION & NEXT STEPS

This Sources Sought is intended to inform the acquisition strategy and determine whether sufficient interest exists among technically qualified and responsible firms. Responses will assist in determining potential for set-aside decisions under FAR Part 19.

All qualified and interested firms—regardless of business size—are strongly encouraged to respond.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

● Due Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

● Time: 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time

● Email: shannon.sweeney@gsa.gov

● Subject Line:“D-B Lynden LPOE Modernization – Sources Sought Response”

DISCLAIMER

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents will not be notified of the outcome of this notice. A future solicitation may be issued under a separate notice.

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