National Park Service, AKSO, 2525 Gambell St., Rm 107, Anchorage, AK 99503

M -- OPPORTUNITY TO OPERATE DOG SLED BASED FREIGHT HAULING SERVICES SOL n/a DUE 091498 POC Mary Wysong 907/683-2294 Notice is hereby given that Denali National Park and Preserve is seeking commmercial providers of dog sled based freight hauling services for one (1) concession. A prospectus has been developed that describes the nature of services to be provided under the authority of the concession permit. Specifically, offers will be accepted to provide dog sled based freight hauling services within the boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve during periods of adequate snow cover. Services are primarily for the purposes of pre-positioning mountaineering supplies and equipment for private and commercial mountaineering parties via dog sled in the winter. The business operates seasonally. Guided tours or carrying of passengers is specifically not authorized under this permit. One permit will be issued. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained by writing to: Superintendent, Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9, Denali Park, Alaska 99755. Two types of preferences apply to the award of this concessions permit. The provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3197), Section 1307 (b) and 36 CFR 13.83 apply to this solicitation. Preference will be given to the Native Corporation(s) most directly effected by the creation of Denali National Park and Preserve and to persons who are determined to be local residents. The preferences established in ANILCA Section 1307 take precedence over the preferential right of renewal granted incumbent concessioners. The provisions of 36 CRF 51.3 and 51.5, Concession Contracts and Permits, also apply to this solicitation. The ":Right of Preference" gives the right to an existing satisfactory concessioner to a preference in the extension or renewal of its permit concerning all or part of substantially the same service. All interested parties are encouraged to apply and the Secretary will consider and evaluate all offers received as a result of this notice. Any offer must be received by the Superintendent, Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9, Denali Park, Alaska 99755, not later than the closing date described above, to be considered and evaluated. For further information contact Mary Wysong of the Denali National Park and Preserve Concessions Office at the above noted address or call (907)683-2294. Posted 07/14/98 (W-SN222861). (0195)

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