AMENDED Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, has issued an AMENDED Solicitation for a ten (10) year concession contract to provide Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park, AR. This amendment, published on February 6, 2026, updates key submission deadlines.
Scope of Work
The selected concessionaire will be responsible for operating and providing traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services to visitors of Hot Springs National Park. This falls under the Product Service Code M1FB, "Operation Of Recreational Buildings."
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Concession Contract (Solicitation)
- Duration: Ten (10) years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Notice of Intent (NOI) to Propose Due: March 6, 2026, Noon (12:00 p.m. Central Time)
- Electronic Proposals Due: April 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Central Time)
- Hardcopy Transmittal Letter Due: April 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Central Time)
- Published (Amended): February 6, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must first submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Propose via email to Eric Nikkel (eric_nikkel@nps.gov) by March 6, 2026. Electronic proposals must be submitted via the Service’s Microsoft Teams platform by April 3, 2026. Offerors will receive a Teams invitation after submitting their NOI. A hardcopy of the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter, with original signature, must be received by the NPS Omaha office by April 10, 2026. Offerors who have already submitted their NOI do not need to resubmit.
Additional Notes
The full prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website. Potential offerors are advised to notify Eric Nikkel upon retrieving the prospectus to ensure they receive notifications of any future modifications or correspondence.