Solicitation of a Business Opportunity to Provide Lodging, Food & Beverage, Retail, Campground (group site), Firewood, and Other Services at Kalaloch within Olympic National Park
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a solicitation for a new ten (10) year concession contract to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, campground (group site), firewood, and other services at Kalaloch within Olympic National Park, Forks, WA. This opportunity aims to secure comprehensive visitor services for the park. Proposals are due August 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks proposals for a concessionaire to operate and manage a range of visitor services at Kalaloch. The required services include:
- Lodging facilities
- Food and beverage operations
- Retail services
- Group site campground management
- Firewood sales
- Other related visitor services
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Concession Contract (Solicitation)
- Duration: Ten (10) years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Site Visit: May 21, 2026 (Registration required by May 19, 2026, noon PT)
- Questions Due: May 28, 2026, noon PT
- Notice of Intent to Propose Due: July 8, 2026, noon PT
- Electronic Proposal Due: August 5, 2026, noon PT
Evaluation
The Service is soliciting proposals to award a new concession contract, implying a competitive evaluation process based on the submitted proposals.
Additional Notes
A site visit is scheduled for May 21, 2026, requiring advance registration by May 19, 2026. Attendees are limited to five individuals per entity. Questions regarding the prospectus must be submitted in writing by May 28, 2026. Interested entities must submit a Notice of Intent to Propose by July 8, 2026, to be eligible to submit a proposal. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Service's Microsoft Teams platform, with invitations sent to those who submit a timely Notice of Intent. For direct notifications and amendments, interested parties should provide contact information to Kimberley Gagliolo.