AMENDED Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park CC-HOSP002-27
Summary
AI-generated · Sep 27, 2025A new 10-year concession contract is being offered to operate traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. A one-day site visit will be held for prospective bidders; registration is required, attendance is limited to two representatives per business entity, and attendees must be at least 18 years old. Attendees must arrange their own lodging, meals, and transportation. Attendance is encouraged but not required to bid.
Proposals must be submitted electronically, in the format specified in the Proposal Instructions. A welcome Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to enable uploading your proposal, and acceptance is required to access the submission site. A hardcopy of the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter with an original signature must be received by a separate deadline. Questions must be submitted in writing by a specified date, and interested parties must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose by a specified date. The full requirements are in the prospectus, available on the agency’s Commercial Services website; you may request to be added to the mailing list for updates.
On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. The NPS will hold a one-day site visit for organizations interested in bidding on this opportunity on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The site visit provides interested parties an overview of the concession operations along with a tour of the Concession Facility, (as that term is defined in the Draft Contract), assigned to the Concessioner under the Draft Contract. To attend the site visit, registration is required. To register, please email Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, Interior Regions 3, 4 and 5 at: eric_nikkel@nps.gov with the name of your company, contact phone number and email, and the number of people attending from your organization, no later than no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Additional information regarding the meeting time and location will be provided after registration. A strict limit of two persons per business entity will be authorized to attend the site visit. Site visit participants are responsible for obtaining their own lodging, meals, and transportation to the respective Concession Facility. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Attendance at the site visit is not required to submit a proposal for the prospectus; however, it is encouraged. Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on October 31, 2025. Email your questions to Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, at eric_nikkel@nps.gov. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on December 5, 2025. 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 January 5, 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. 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 January 12, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 Attention: Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
From Solicitation posted on Sep 16, 2025On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. On October 1, 2025, the business opportunity was amended as follows. The NPS will hold a one-day site visit for organizations interested in bidding on this opportunity on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The site visit provides interested parties an overview of the concession operations along with a tour of the Concession Facility, (as that term is defined in the Draft Contract), assigned to the Concessioner under the Draft Contract. To attend the site visit, registration is required. To register, please email Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, Interior Regions 3, 4 and 5 at: eric_nikkel@nps.gov with the name of your company, contact phone number and email, and the number of people attending from your organization, no later than no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Additional information regarding the meeting time and location will be provided after registration. A strict limit of two persons per business entity will be authorized to attend the site visit. Site visit participants are responsible for obtaining their own lodging, meals, and transportation to the respective Concession Facility. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Attendance at the site visit is not required to submit a proposal for the prospectus; however, it is encouraged. Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on November 21, 2025. Email your questions to Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, at eric_nikkel@nps.gov. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on December 19, 2025. 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 January 23, 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. 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 January 30, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 Attention: Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
From Solicitation posted on Oct 01, 2025On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. On October 23, 2025, the business opportunity was amended as follows. The NPS will hold a one-day site visit for organizations interested in bidding on this opportunity on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The site visit provides interested parties an overview of the concession operations along with a tour of the Concession Facility, (as that term is defined in the Draft Contract), assigned to the Concessioner under the Draft Contract. To attend the site visit, registration is required. To register, please email Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, Interior Regions 3, 4 and 5 at: eric_nikkel@nps.gov with the name of your company, contact phone number and email, and the number of people attending from your organization, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Additional information regarding the meeting time and location will be provided after registration. A strict limit of two persons per business entity will be authorized to attend the site visit. Site visit participants are responsible for obtaining their own lodging, meals, and transportation to the respective Concession Facility. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Attendance at the site visit is not required to submit a proposal for the prospectus; however, it is encouraged. Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Friday, December 5, 2025. Email your questions to Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, at eric_nikkel@nps.gov. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on January 5, 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 February 6, 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. 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 February 13, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 Attention: Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
From Solicitation posted on Oct 23, 2025On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. On November 5, 2025, the prospectus was amended as follows. The NPS will hold a one-day site visit for organizations interested in bidding on this opportunity on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The site visit provides interested parties an overview of the concession operations along with a tour of the Concession Facility, (as that term is defined in the Draft Contract), assigned to the Concessioner under the Draft Contract. To attend the site visit, registration is required. If you have not registered under a previous amendment, please email Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, Interior Regions 3, 4 and 5 at: eric_nikkel@nps.gov with the name of your company, contact phone number and email, and the number of people attending from your organization, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Additional information regarding the meeting time and location will be provided after registration. A strict limit of two people per business entity will be authorized to attend the site visit. Site visit participants are responsible for obtaining their own lodging, meals, and transportation to the respective Concession Facility. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Attendance at the site visit is not required to submit a proposal for the prospectus; however, it is encouraged. Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Friday, December 12, 2025. Email your questions to Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist, at eric_nikkel@nps.gov. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on January 12, 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 Friday, February 13, 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. 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 Friday, February 20, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 Attention: Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
From Solicitation posted on Nov 05, 2025On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. On December 15, 2025, the prospectus was amended as follows. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) on January 30, 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 Monday, March 2, 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. 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 Monday, March 9, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 Attention: Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
From Solicitation posted on Dec 15, 2025On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. On February 6, 2026, the prospectus was amended as follows. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Propose as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than Noon (12:00 p.m. Central Time) on March 6, 2026. Potential offerors who have already submitted their NOI, DO NOT need to resubmit. Your NOI has been recorded. 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 Friday, April 3, 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. 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 Friday, April 10, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at: National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102 Attention: Eric Nikkel, Commercial Services Specialist The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 06, 2026On September 16, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide traditional bathhouse services and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park. On February 20, 2026, 2025, the prospectus was amended as follows. Responses to Questions Received Proposal Package Document Principle Selection Factor 1. (Page 10) Old Language: Subfactor 1(a): Asset Management. Recent renovations and improvements were completed for the Buckstaff Bathhouse that is assigned to the Concessioner, resulting in no deferred maintenance. New Language: Subfactor 1(a): Asset Management. Renovations and improvements will be completed for the Buckstaff Bathhouse that is assigned to the Concessioner, resulting in no deferred maintenance. 3. Draft Contract. Section 3(a)(2) Authorized Services (Page 4) Old Language: v. Alcohol Sales, Within the bathhouse New Language: v. Alcoholic drinks, Prepackaged Snacks and Non-alcoholic drink Sales, Within the bathhouse 4. Operating Plan. Section 4) B) (2) Vending (Page B-13) Old Language: (2) Vending. The Concessioner is authorized to offer food and beverage items in vending machines in the main building. The requirements for vending machines can be found on the 10-RET form as well as in the CS Guide section 6.16.19. New Language: Pre-Packaged Food and Beverage. The Concessioner is authorized to offer pre-packaged food and beverage items through vending machines or on demand in the main building. The requirements can be found on the 10-RET form as well as in the CS Guide section 6.16.19. 4. Maintenance Plan Section D) (Page H-5) Added Language: Asbestos and Lead Paint It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the performance of the contract. If suspected hazardous materials are encountered on NPS property, do not disturb, immediately notify the Park. Hazardous materials, including asbestos and lead paint, discovered on NPS property will be addressed by the NPS in accordance with federal law. The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Eric Nikkel at eric_nikkel@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notification of any future modifications or correspondence.
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Solicitation Posted Oct 01, 2025View changes (2)
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Solicitation Posted Oct 23, 2025View changes (3)
- Title: Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park → Amended Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park
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Solicitation Posted Nov 05, 2025View changes (3)
- Title: Amended Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park → AMENDED Notice of Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Traditional Bathhouse Services and Massage Therapy Services within Hot Springs National Park
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- Response Deadline: Feb 06, 2026 → Feb 13, 2026
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Solicitation Posted Dec 15, 2025View changes (2)
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Solicitation Posted Feb 06, 2026View changes (2)
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