V--GRSM FONTANA CEMETERY VISITATION TAXI
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), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with FONTANA VENTURES LLC for cemetery visitation transportation services by boat. This notice allows other interested parties to submit capability statements to challenge the sole-source intent. Statements are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision for transporting cemetery visitors across Lake Fontana. Key requirements include:
- Picking up visitors at predetermined locations and shuttling them to predetermined locations on the North Shore of Fontana Lake.
- Providing at least two transportation boats meeting Coast Guard permitting requirements.
- Boats must offer protection from weather (covered seating, removable side curtains).
- One boat must have a legal carrying capacity of at least 21 guests.
- Boats must have ramp-type devices for safe passenger loading, including those in wheelchairs and using walkers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside (for the requirement itself)
- NAICS: 713930, with a Small Business Size Standard of $11.0 million.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The government intends to award to FONTANA VENTURES LLC as the only known responsible source. However, interested parties may submit technical data, including cost, to demonstrate capability. All capability statements received will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A decision not to compete is at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Submit email capability statements (PDF, MS Word, Excel attachments) to Ashley Warcewicz, Contract Specialist, at ashley_warcewicz@ios.doi.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.