AMENDED Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park

SOL #: CC-HOSP002-27Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
National Park Service
MWR MIDWEST REGION(60000)
OMAHA, NE, 68102, United States

Place of Performance

Hot Springs National Park, AR

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

Operation Of Recreational Buildings (M1FB)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Sep 16, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 2, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park, AR. This opportunity, initially released on September 16, 2025, was amended on December 15, 2025, updating key submission deadlines.

Scope of Work

The selected concessionaire will be responsible for operating and providing traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services at Hot Springs National Park. Specific operational requirements and deliverables are detailed in the full prospectus and proposal instructions.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Concession Contract (CC-HOSPO02-27)
  • Duration: Ten (10) years
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Notice of Intent to Propose Due: January 30, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. CT (email to eric_nikkel@nps.gov)
  • Electronic Proposals Due: March 2, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT (via Microsoft Teams)
  • Hardcopy Transmittal Letter Due: March 9, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT (mail to NPS Omaha office)
  • Published: December 15, 2025 (Amended)

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must first submit a "Notice of Intent to Propose" via email to Eric Nikkel (eric_nikkel@nps.gov) by January 30, 2026. Electronic proposals will be accepted via a Microsoft Teams platform; an invitation will be sent upon receipt of the Notice of Intent. A hardcopy of the Offeror's Transmittal Letter, with an original signature, must also be mailed to the National Park Service office in Omaha, NE, by March 9, 2026.

Additional Notes

The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website. Bidders are advised to notify Eric Nikkel if they retrieve the prospectus to receive notifications of any future modifications or correspondence.

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AMENDED Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park | GovScope