Concession Contract for Smokemont Riding Stables

The National Park Service is seeking a concessioner to provide guided horseback rides, wagon and carriage rides, vending, firewood and ice, camper convenience items, souvenirs, and souvenir photography at Smokemont Riding Stables in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

United States of America > INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > NATIONAL PARK SERVICE > SER SOUTHEAST REGION(50000)


General
Open
CC-GRSM007-27
Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 21, 2026 05:54 PM
$488,000.00
10 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
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Contact
william_gordon@nps.gov
+14704450625
100 Alabama Street SW, Atlanta, GA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online

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Mail
National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street SW, Building 1924, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Description

The National Park Service is soliciting offers for a 10-year concession contract to operate guided horseback rides, wagon and/or carriage rides, vending, firewood and ice, camper convenience items, souvenirs, and souvenir photography at Smokemont Riding Stables within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The opportunity includes minimum 1-hour, 2.5-hour, and 4-hour guided horseback rides, horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides, and related visitor-convenience and retail services. The concessioner will also be responsible for maintaining assigned trails and facilities and complying with applicable National Park Service standards and regulations. Amendment 1 states that the estimated initial investment is $488,800, including horses and tack; confirms that rates will use the Competitive Market Declaration method; and clarifies that no preferred offeror exists because this is not a qualified concession contract. The amendment also provides responses concerning pasture access and barn modifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS713990All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
PSCM1HAOPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED (GOCO) R&D FACILITIES
Smart Codes
guided horseback rideswagon carriage ridessouvenir vending
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Jun 25, 2026-Prospectus Issued
Jul 17, 2026-Questions Due
Jul 27, 2026-Notification of Intent to Propose Due
Aug 21, 2026-Published Date
Sep 30, 2026-Proposals Due
Oct 1, 2026-Inactive Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
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