Bowling Alley Machine

The Department of the Air Force Space Command seeks a commercial-grade, automated bowling lane maintenance machine for the 45th Force Support Squadron Shark Lanes at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, with quotes due September 21 and questions due September 16. This is a 100% small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The machine must combine lane stripping (cleaning) and lane conditioning (oiling) in a single automated pass, operate on standard 115V, 50/60 Hz power, feature an integrated digital interface such as a touchscreen display, and include a precise fluid control system supporting custom lane patterns with varying surface textures and oil viscosities. The equipment must be designed for single-operator maneuverability, constructed from durable materials resistant to maintenance chemicals, and fit standard bowling center storage footprints. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, including lift-gate service (Building 732 lacks standard loading dock facilities with pallet jack accessibility), with all shipping and freight charges included in the quoted price. Delivery is required no later than November 15, 2026. The contractor must provide start-up accessories, programming software and interface tools, comprehensive operator and maintenance manuals, and a standard commercial warranty covering parts and manufacturer defects for a minimum of one year from acceptance, along with technical support accessible by telephone, online, or digital means.

Quotes must include detailed technical information demonstrating capability regarding product characteristics, installation services, design capability, and estimated completion and delivery timelines, along with a statement specifying agreement with all terms and conditions. Vendors must submit signed and dated quotes in PDF or Word format to cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil and jonathan.sebastian.1@spaceforce.mil. The NAICS code is 339920, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. No award will be made until funding is secured; the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation to reimburse offerors for costs.