SOLICITATION FOR A CONCESSION BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR CANOE & TUBE RENTAL WITH SHUTTLE SERVICES, CAMP STORE AND RETAIL MERCHANDISE SALES, AND FIREWOOD SALES WITHIN OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS.
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) is issuing a prospectus for a concession contract to provide canoe & tube rental with shuttle services, camp store and retail merchandise sales, and firewood sales at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Eminence, MO. This is a Presolicitation for a business opportunity. Proposals are due June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This concession contract covers the provision of recreational and retail services within the Akers Ferry District of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Key services include:
- Canoe and tube rental with associated shuttle services.
- Operation of a camp store for retail merchandise sales.
- Sales of firewood.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Concession Contract (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Prospectus Release: March 27, 2026
- Site Visit: April 15, 2026. Attendance is not mandatory. RSVP required by April 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CDT to eric_nikkel@nps.gov.
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CDT.
- Proposal Due: June 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CDT.
- Published: March 27, 2026.
Evaluation
The Director has determined that a Preferred Offeror for this Draft Contract exists, pursuant to 36 C.F.R. Part 51. Proposals will be evaluated for award of the concession contract as outlined in the Prospectus's Proposal Instructions.
Additional Notes
The official Prospectus will be available at https://concessions.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. Interested parties should provide contact information to Eric Nikkel (eric_nikkel@nps.gov) to receive amendments. All questions must be submitted via email to Eric Nikkel. Guidance on submitting competitive proposals is also available on the NPS concessions website. Proposals must be mailed to the National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5, 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, Attention: Concessions Management Specialist Eric Nikkel.