Amendment No. 2 to Solicitation of a Concession Business Opportunity to Operate Guided Water Float Tours, Retail, and Snorkel Equipment Rentals within Channel Islands 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
Amendment No. 2 has been issued for a National Park Service (NPS) solicitation seeking proposals for a new ten (10) year concession contract to operate Guided Water Float Tours, Retail, and Snorkel Equipment Rentals within Channel Islands National Park, Ventura, CA. This amendment provides responses to questions and updates the Draft Contract. Electronic proposals are due June 25, 2026.
Scope of Change
Amendment No. 2 addresses questions received from interested parties and updates Section 13(b) of the Draft Contract. This update specifically concerns the thresholds for audited and reviewed annual financial reports by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), reflecting a change in policy.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation Amendment for a Concession Contract
- Duration: Ten (10) years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Notice of Intent to Propose Due: May 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
- Electronic Proposal Due: June 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
- Amendment Published: May 18, 2026
Additional Notes
The NPS will ONLY accept electronic proposals. Interested parties must submit a "Notice of Intent to Propose" by the specified deadline. To receive notifications of future modifications or correspondence, please contact Mark Juretschke at mark_juretschke@nps.gov after retrieving the prospectus.