Bowling Oil Machine - Eielson AFB, AK
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA500426QA003
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339920 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7810 Athletic And Sporting Equipment
- Place of performance
- Eielson AFB, Alaska 99702, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces seeks one commercially available bowling lane conditioning machine for Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, with proposals due July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM AKDT. The procurement is set aside 100% for Total Small Business.
Place of performance is Eielson AFB, AK 99702. The machine must be battery-operated, self-propelled, and designed for commercial bowling center operations. Minimum technical requirements include independent lane-to-lane transition capability, sprayless cleaning system, programmable and predetermined oil pattern application, integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile application integration, access to and integration with oil pattern libraries, Glide lane conditioning system, tank light, removable vacuum motor, large waste recovery tank, easy-change squeegee cartridge, multi-adjustment squeegee, variable drive speeds, auto-aligning lane whiskers, and front safety object detection. All hardware, accessories, and components required for full operational capability must be included upon delivery, and the equipment must support routine lane maintenance.
The NAICS code is 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, size standard 750 employees); PSC code is 7810 (Athletic and Sporting Equipment). The solicitation number is FA500426QA003. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, and shipping necessary for delivery. Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability; award goes to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. The Government has not allocated funds and reserves the right to cancel before or after closing without obligation to reimburse offerors. Contractor personnel requiring base access must obtain Air Force installation identification and vehicle passes.
Notice text
Requirement Description
The 354 FSS Bowling Center requires the acquisition of a commercially available bowling lane conditioning machine to support daily bowling operations and preserve the condition and longevity of the bowling lanes. The equipment is necessary to automatically clean lanes and apply predetermined oil patterns that ensure consistent lane playability, protect lane surfaces from premature wear, and support recreational bowling, league play, and tournament events.
Proper lane conditioning is essential to providing a safe, consistent, and enjoyable bowling experience for patrons while minimizing maintenance costs and extending the service life of the bowling infrastructure. Failure to replace the existing lane conditioning machine would result in deteriorating lane conditions, increased maintenance requirements, reduced customer satisfaction, and the potential suspension of bowling operations, negatively impacting Force Support Squadron morale, welfare, and recreation programs.
Minimum Technical Requirements
The bowling lane conditioning machine shall be a commercially available, battery-operated, self-propelled unit designed for commercial bowling center operations. At a minimum, the machine shall:
- Independently transition between bowling lanes.
- Clean lanes using a sprayless cleaning system.
- Apply programmable and predetermined oil patterns.
- Include integrated Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Support mobile application integration.
- Provide access to and integration with oil pattern libraries.
- Utilize a Glide lane conditioning system.
- Include a tank light.
- Feature a removable vacuum motor.
- Include a large waste recovery tank.
- Provide an easy-change squeegee cartridge.
- Include a multi-adjustment squeegee.
- Support variable drive speeds.
- Include auto-aligning lane whiskers.
- Feature front safety object detection.
The equipment shall include all hardware, accessories, and components required for full operational capability upon delivery and shall support routine lane maintenance, league play, and tournament-quality lane preparation.
“Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Characteristics - Oil Machine.pdf | ||
| Bowling Oil Machine - Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf |
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