Staffing for Visitor Transportation Services for Glacier National Park

The Department of the Interior issued a sources-sought notice on October 8, 2026, to identify qualified contractors for staffing visitor transportation services at Glacier National Park, with capability statements due by October 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. This is market research for small business participation, including Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.

The Government seeks bus drivers and support personnel to operate the Visitor Transportation System (VTS) serving Logan Pass via Going-to-the-Sun Road from two hubs—Apgar Visitor Center (west) and St. Mary Visitor Center (east). All personnel must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations under 49 CFR Part 383, controlled substances and alcohol testing requirements, Medical Advisory Criteria under 49 CFR Part 391.41, NFPA 10, and State of Montana Department of Transportation standards. Park mechanics manage bus maintenance; fleet parking is located in West Glacier and St. Mary.

The Government anticipates awarding a one-year bridge contract from April 8, 2027, through April 7, 2028, while developing a five-year IDIQ contract. Respondents must submit capability statements not exceeding five pages in PDF format addressing business information, size and socioeconomic status, transportation experience from the past five years, technical capability, operational capacity, and interest in future solicitation. Submit responses to Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov. A formal SAM.gov solicitation is anticipated in early December 2026 or January 2027. NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) applies; size standard is $34.0 million.