Request for Proposals to Lease Property at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 operate and redevelop overnight accommodations and other services at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The lease term can be up to 60 years for approximately 150 acres. Proposals are due July 8, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves leasing approximately 150 acres at Caneel Bay to redevelop and operate overnight accommodations and other related services. The successful proposer will be responsible for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of the leased property within Virgin Islands National Park.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Lease (RFP)
- Duration: Up to 60 years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: M1HA (Operation Of Government Owned Contractor Operated (Goco) R&D Facilities)
- Proposals Due: July 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET
- Questions Due: June 11, 2026
- Notification to Submit Due: June 17, 2026
- Site Visits: June 4 and 5, 2026 (additional dates may be added)
- Published: May 7, 2026
Submission & Contact
- Submission Method: Electronically, as explained in the RFP.
- Questions/Notification to Submit Email: SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov
- RFP Documents: Available at https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/caneel-bay-redevelopment-request-for-proposals.htm
- Primary Contact: BILL STEVENS, bill_g_stevens@nps.gov, 4049986425
- Secondary Contact: WILLIAM GORDON, william_gordon@nps.gov, 4704450625
Additional Notes
Details on site visit RSVP and electronic submission process are provided in the full RFP document.