Amendment 1: Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Marina Services, and Mechanical Boat Portage within Voyageurs National Park
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
On July 20, 2026, the National Park Service will issue a presolicitation for a ten-year concession contract to operate lodging, food and beverage, retail, marina services, and mechanical boat portage within Voyageurs National Park, with the solicitation number CC-VOYA002-27. Interested parties must register by providing contact information to Tracy Simmons at tracy_simmons@nps.gov to receive updates and amendments, and those planning to submit a proposal are required to file a Notice of Intent to Propose by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on September 16, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Microsoft Teams platform by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on October 15, 2026, following the strict format outlined in the Proposal Instructions; hardcopy submissions or submissions via email or other platforms will not be accepted. Prior to submission, proposers must accept a Teams invitation sent to the email provided in their Notice of Intent. Additionally, a signed hardcopy of the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter must be physically delivered to the National Park Service in Omaha, Nebraska, no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time on October 22, 2026. Questions regarding the prospectus must be submitted in writing by August 12, 2026, also to Tracy Simmons. The North American Industry Classification System code for this opportunity is 713990, and no set-aside preferences are in effect. Detailed guidance for preparing a competitive proposal is available on the NPS Concessions website.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
International Falls, MN, 56649, USASet-Aside
Documents
(2)AI Contract Breakdown
Uniform Contract FormatWhat is UCF?
Uniform Contract Format (UCF) uses AI to break down any contract into standardized sections—scope, pricing, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The National Park Service (NPS) amends this solicitation and provides responses to timely submitted questions. In addition, the NPS amends Exhibit H: Maintenance Plan of the Draft Contract.
There are no changes to due dates.
Amendment 1 will be available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. The questions, responses and the updated Exhibit H: Maintenance Plan are also attached to this Sam.gov notice. Please be aware there may be a delay in publishing the amendment documents after publication of this notice.
On July 20, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) will release a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a ten (10) year concession contract to provide required services of lodging, food and beverage, retail, marina services, and mechanical boat portage within Voyageurs National Park.
The Prospectus will be available at https://concessions.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm
Please be aware there may be a delay in publishing the solicitation documents after the publication of this notice.
To be put on a contact list to receive amendments or any additional information specific to the Prospectus, interested parties must provide their contact information (name, email address, and phone number) to the Service via email at tracy_simmons@nps.gov.
The website also includes documents with tips for submitting a competitive proposal. This information can be found under “Guidance on Doing Business with Us” at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm
Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on August 12, 2026. Email your questions to Tracy Simmons, Commercial Services Chief, at tracy_simmons@nps.gov
Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a “Notice of Intent to Propose” as described in the Proposal Instructions to Tracy Simmons at tracy_simmons@nps.gov, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on September 16, 2026.
The NPS is ONLY accepting electronic proposals in response to this prospectus. Any proposal must be received electronically, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on October 15, 2026, in the format outlined in the Proposal Instructions, to be evaluated for award of the new concession contract. Prior to the electronic submission deadline, you will receive a welcome email message from the Service’s Microsoft Teams platform at the email address you provide when you notify the Service of your intent to submit a proposal. You must accept the invitation before you can access the Teams site to upload your proposal. The Service will not accept proposals submitted in hardcopy or via another electronic platform, including email. See Prospectus Part II Proposal Instructions for details on submitting an Electronic Proposal.
A hardcopy of the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter, with original signature, must be received by the National Park Service no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on October 22, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5, 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, Attention: Tracy Simmons, Commercial Services Chief
Similar Contracts
Same NAICS industry code
More opportunities from Department Of The Interior → Mwr Midwest REGION(60000)
Same awarding agency