A Concession Business Opportunity to provide Guided Interpretive Backcountry Vehicle Tours within Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for up to three Concession Contracts (CC-CANY0XX-27) to provide Guided Interpretive Backcountry Vehicle Tours within Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The new contracts are expected to be effective January 1, 2027.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks qualified concessioners to offer guided interpretive backcountry vehicle tours. The services will operate across three significant national park units: Canyonlands National Park (CANY), Arches National Park (ARCH), and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA). The prospectus details the business opportunity and the specific terms and conditions for the concession contracts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Concession Contract (Solicitation)
- Number of Contracts: Up to three (3)
- Effective Date: January 1, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: M1FB (Operation Of Recreational Buildings)
- Questions Due: June 25, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
- Notice of Intent to Propose Due: July 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (Mandatory for proposal submission)
- Electronic Proposals Due: September 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
- Hardcopy of Offeror's Transmittal Letter Due: September 8, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Service's Microsoft Teams platform. Offerors will receive an invitation to the Teams site after submitting their Notice of Intent to Propose. Hardcopy or email submissions will not be accepted. Proposals will be evaluated for consideration and award of a Concession Contract.
Additional Notes
No formal site visit will be hosted; however, interested offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the parks to familiarize themselves with the areas. To receive amendments or additional information, interested parties must provide their contact details (name, email, phone) to imr_concessions@nps.gov.