Request for Proposals to Provide Guided Interpretive Saddle and Pack Stock Tours with Yellowstone 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), specifically the IMR Intermountain Region, is soliciting proposals for up to thirty-seven (37) Concession Contracts (No. CC-YELL1XX-27) to provide guided interpretive saddle and pack stock tours within Yellowstone National Park, WY. The new contracts are expected to be effective May 1, 2027. This is an open competition. Electronic Proposals are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves providing guided interpretive saddle and pack stock tours within Yellowstone National Park. The prospectus details the business opportunity and the terms and conditions for awarding these concession contracts. The Product Service Code is M1FB, "Operation Of Recreational Buildings," which broadly covers the operational aspect of recreational services.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Proposals)
- Contract Type: Concession Contracts (up to 37 awards)
- Effective Date: Expected May 1, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open Competition)
- Place of Performance: Yellowstone National Park, WY
- Published: April 1, 2026
Key Dates & Submission
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (Email to
IMR_concessions@nps.gov) - Notice of Intent to Propose Due: June 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (Email to
IMR_concessions@nps.gov. Mandatory for proposal submission.) - Electronic Proposals Due: June 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (Submitted via Microsoft Teams platform after intent to propose.)
- Hardcopy Offeror's Transmittal Letter Due: June 26, 2026
Additional Information
Interested offerors are encouraged to visit Yellowstone National Park to familiarize themselves with the area, as no official site visit will be hosted. To receive amendments or additional information, parties must provide contact details to IMR_concessions@nps.gov. Proposals will only be accepted from entities that submit a Notice of Intent to Propose by the deadline.