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Concession Contract for Rustic Lodging and Services at Charit Creek Lodge, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

The National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region, is offering a 10-year concession contract for the operation of Charit Creek Lodge in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region - Services Requested: - Operation of rustic lodging accommodations - Food and beverage services, including alcoholic beverages - Retail operations - Stabling for animals - Public shower facilities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Offers must be submitted according to instructions in the prospectus - Only the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter is to be mailed; all other materials are submitted electronically - The prospectus and further details are available on the NPS website - The contract is for a 10-year period, providing a long-term business opportunity for concessionaires

Description

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contract to operate rustic lodging, food and beverage, alcoholic beverages, retail, stabling, and public showers at Charit Creek Lodge within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date and time listed on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus (October 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

Questions and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by the NPS by the date and time listed on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus. Directions on who to email this information is provided on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus.

The prospectus may be found at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. Please be aware there may be a delay in posting the prospectus to this website after publication of this notice.

The website also includes information pertaining to the National Park Service Commercial Services program and helpful tips for submitting a competitive offer.

Offers must be submitted via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions of the prospectus. Note that only the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter must be mailed. The remaining portion of the offer must be submitted electronically. Additional Links:Prospectus Releases - Concessions (U.S. National Park Service)

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