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The National Archives and Records Administration current facility in the Sand Point neighborhood of Seattle was constructed in 1946. and, due to its age and condition, does not suit the future needs of the agency. It was designed to store historical artifacts and thousands of square feet of paper, most of which was held temporarily then destroyed.
GSA and the National Archives are collaborating on a new vision for the archives. The future home of the National Archives in the Pacific Northwest is being designed to meet the needs of the agency’s digital future while providing a space for the community to engage with the records in the permanent collection.
GSA is working with the National Archives to understand their needs and requirements for the new facility. Once complete, GSA plans to award a contract for design of the new facility in Summer 2026.
| Funding | Procurement | Construction |
|---|---|---|
$9 million initial funding $30 million additional funding | Design Award Construction Award | Construction start Anticipated completion |
An initial Tribal Listening Session was held on March 25, 2026. Additional listening sessions will be held virtually. The next Tribal Listening Session will be held virtually on June 22, 2026. Please contact tribalaffairs@gsa.gov for more information.
GSA is in the process of conducting an initial environmental site assessment to determine if the new facility can be built on existing federal property in Seattle.
Check out the latest Seattle National Archives Relocation project news here, as it becomes available.
February 3, 2026
Congress passed a funding package that included the $30 million for construction and acquisition (including funds for sites and expenses, and associated design and construction services) for the new National Archives facility in Seattle.
March 27, 2024
General Services Administration receives $9 million to design a new facility for National Archives in the Puget Sound
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