(a) Except as stated in paragraph (b) of this section, the Director may issue commercial services contracts for expanding, modernizing, and improving visitor services consistent with the VEIA. Examples of such contracts include, without limitation, management agreements and percentage lease agreements.

(b) The Director may not award commercial services contracts:

(1) For the provision of outfitter and guide services described in section 54 U.S.C. 101913(8); or

(2) To authorize the provision of facilities or services for which the Director has granted to an existing concessioner a preferential right of renewal as defined in 54 U.S.C. 101911 and 101913.