Request for Proposals to Lease Property at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park

SOL #: L-VIIS001-2026Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

National Park Service

SER SOUTHEAST REGION(50000)

ATLANTA, GA, 30303, United States

Place of Performance

St John, VI

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

Operation Of Government Owned Contractor Operated (Goco) R&D Facilities (M1HA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8e4632773cf644fdbbbc438e4b89c27f/view

Timeline

Posted

May 7, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

Aug 10, 2026, 6:00 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) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease to redevelop and operate overnight accommodations and other services on approximately 150 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The submission deadline has been extended to August 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET.

Opportunity Details

This opportunity involves a lease term of up to 60 years for the operation and redevelopment of facilities at Caneel Bay. The NPS seeks proposals from entities capable of managing and enhancing this significant property within a national park setting. The opportunity is classified under Product Service Code M1HA (Operation Of Government Owned Contractor Operated (Goco) R&D Facilities).

Key Dates & Actions

Questions Due: June 11, 2026
Notification to Submit Due: June 17, 2026 (via email to SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov)
Site Visits: June 4 and 5, 2026 (RSVP details in RFP; additional dates may be added)
Proposal Submission Deadline: August 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET
Submission Method: Electronically, as specified in the RFP.

Contract & Set-Aside

Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Proposals)
Lease Term: Up to 60 years
Set-Aside: None specified
Place of Performance: St John, VI, 00830, United States

Important Notes

An amendment has been made to Exhibit I - Caneel Bay Structural Assessment (6/6), specifically on page 11, replacing "Park Retained Structures" with "Additional Structures." All RFP documents and further details are available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/caneel-bay-redevelopment-request-for-proposals.htm