SAM #CC-BLRI007-27

10-Year Concession Contract for Craft Sales and Retail at Northwest Trading Post, Blue Ridge Parkway

This opportunity is for a 10-year concession contract to operate craft sales and retail services at the Northwest Trading Post on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region (SER), Interior Region 2, Blue Ridge Parkway - Office of the Regional Director, Atlanta, Georgia - Scope of Services: - Required: Craft sales and retail services featuring Southern Appalachian handicrafts, gifts, souvenirs, books, apparel, locally made foodstuffs, and visitor convenience items - Authorized (optional): Food and beverage (grab-and-go, packaged, locally made specialties), special events and programs (musical performances, craft demonstrations, educational activities) - Maintenance of assigned park facilities, including buildings, grounds, utilities, and signage - Facility Details: - 2,160 sq ft retail building and 960 sq ft storage building at Northwest Trading Post - Key Requirements: - Compliance with environmental, cultural, and legal standards (including LEED Silver and ADA/ABA accessibility) - Maintenance responsibilities: repairs, preventive maintenance, component renewal, pest management, waste reduction, and annual reporting - Franchise fee: Minimum 1% of gross receipts; projected annual gross receipts $400,000–$450,000 - Estimated initial investment: $330,900 - Submission of proposals per detailed instructions (part by mail, part electronically) - Notable Maintenance Tasks: - Replace/repair deck boards (452 units), handrails (40 units), signage (25 units), restroom fixtures, walkways (400 units), and other facility upgrades - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Part Numbers: - No specific products or part numbers are listed; focus is on services and facility maintenance - Unique Aspects: - Emphasis on local crafts and cultural authenticity - Environmental management and accessibility are central to contract performance - Opportunity includes both required and optional revenue-generating services

Description

The National Park Service (NPS) issues a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contract to provide for Craft Sales and Retail at the Northwest Trading Post within Blue Ridge Parkway.

Questions Due and Notification of Intent to Propose

Questions are due August 10, 2026, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 17, 2026, via email by the National Park Service no later than 12:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov.

Submission of a Proposal

In order to be evaluated and considered for award of a Concession Contract, the Proposal, including that of the Existing Concessioner, must be submitted via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions of the prospectus September 17, 2026 no later than 12:00 p.m. Note that the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter must be mailed to: National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. The remaining portion of the offer must be submitted and will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.

Public Website

The website below includes a number of helpful links and information including tips for submitting a competitive proposal that addresses due diligence, proposal content, and the presentation of your proposal.  This presentation can be found at:  www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm

Notifications about this Prospectus

To receive notifications about this Prospectus, including amendments or any additional information specific to the Prospectus, interested parties must provide their contact information (name, email address, and phone number) to William Gordon via email at william_gordon@nps.gov. The contact list already includes the Existing Concessioner.

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