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Solicitation for a Concessions Business Opportunity for Craft Sales and Retail at the Northwest Trading Post within Blue Ridge Parkway

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CC-BLRI007-27Federal

Submission Closed09/17/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Park Service is soliciting offers for a 10-year Category I concession contract to provide craft sales and retail services at the Northwest Trading Post within the Blue Ridge Parkway. The contract, with a projected effective date of February 1, 2027, involves the operation of a 2,160 square foot retail building and a 960 square foot storage building. Required services include the sale of crafts, souvenirs, and gifts, with a preference for locally handmade and USA-made merchandise. Authorized services include grab-and-go packaged food and beverages, as well as special events such as craft demonstrations and storytelling. Operations must run from the Thursday before Memorial Day through October, with minimum hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at least four days per week, including weekends. Proposals are due by September 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via Microsoft Teams, though the Offeror's Transmittal Letter must also be mailed to the Concessions Office in Atlanta, Georgia. Award selection is based on a cumulative point score evaluating resource protection, visitor service quality, offeror experience, financial capability, and the proposed minimum franchise fee, which must be at least 1 percent of gross receipts. The successful concessioner will be responsible for all operational costs, including an estimated 32,000 dollars in deferred maintenance over the first two years, and must adhere to strict federal nondiscrimination laws, insurance requirements, and environmental standards. The contract includes detailed exhibits governing maintenance plans, leasehold surrender interests, and transition procedures to ensure service continuity.

General Info

10-year contract for craft sales at Blue Ridge Parkway’s Northwest Trading Post, proposals due September 17, 2026.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ser Southeast REGION(50000)

NAICS

713990 - All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Place of Performance

Asheville, NC, 28803, USA

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09 CC-BLRI002-27 Exhibit B Operating Plan

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16CC-BLRI002-27 Exhibit H Maintenance Plan

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BLRI002-27 Investments and Income Statement Forms

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Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive Themes Appendix D

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CC-BLRI002-27 Proposal Instructions for Craft Sales and Retail Services

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Concession Contract CC-BLRI002-27 Business Opportunity Prospectus

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Concessioner New Construction and Major Rehabilitation Project Procedures Exhibit F1

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Contract CC-BLRI002-27 Blue Ridge Parkway Craft Sales Prospectus

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Draft Category I Concession Contract CC-BLRI002-27

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Exhibit C Nondiscrimination Requirements

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Exhibit F2 Component Renewal Reserve Project Procedures

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Exhibit I - Insurance Requirements for Contract 17 CC-BLRI002-27

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Exhibit J Transition to a New Concessioner

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Leasehold Surrender Interest Exhibit A

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Proposal Package CC-BLRI002-27 for Craft Sales and Retail Services at Blue Ridge Parkway

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Proposal Package for Craft Sales and Retail Services at Blue Ridge Parkway CC-BLRI002-27

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Appendix C Previous Concessioner Personal Property List May 2023

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Blue Ridge Parkway Concession Contract CC-BLRI002-27 Appendices Table of Contents

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Concession Contract CC-BLRIO02-27 Prospectus Table of Contents

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Contract CC-BLRI002-27 Exhibit E Assigned Government Personal Property

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Exhibit D - Assigned Land and Real Property Improvements

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Exhibit G Leasehold Surrender Interest

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Exhibit K Intellectual Property Licensed Marks

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Solicitation CC-BLRI002-27 Prospectus for Craft Sales and Retail Concession

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 29

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineSep 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/17/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ser Southeast REGION(50000)

Contacts2 people available

OfficeATLANTA, GA, 30303, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ser Southeast REGION(50000)

Office AddressATLANTA, GA, 30303, USA

Contacts

WILLIAM GORDON

BILL STEVENS

Full 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 contact@example.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 contact@example.gov. The contact list already includes the Existing Concessioner.

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