Retail and Craft Sales Operations

The contract entitled Retail and Craft Sales Operations requires the successful bidder to manage a retail concession stand focused on selling local crafts, souvenirs, and visitor goods, with responsibilities encompassing full inventory management, visual merchandising, daily sales operations, and high-quality customer service. The operation must reflect the cultural and artistic identity of the region, ensuring products are curated to meet visitor expectations while maintaining financial and operational accountability. The stand will be located at a facility in Asheville, NC, with all activities centered around this performance location. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 459910, posted on June 29, 2026, with proposals due by September 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contracting entity is the Department of the Interior, Southeast Region, and the opportunity is not subject to any specific set-aside classification. Interested parties must respond through the official SAM gov portal using the provided link, and all operational requirements must align with federal standards for concession management within publicly administered locations. The vendor is expected to demonstrate experience in retail operations within tourism or public service environments and must be prepared to handle all aspects of day-to-day business independently.