RAF Alconbury Bowling Center Pinspotter Upgrade

The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, through the 501st Combat Support Wing, is seeking sources to supply and install upgraded pinspotter equipment at the Spartan Lanes Bowling Center located at RAF Alconbury. The primary objective is to procure six pairs of EDGE String USBC-certified and PRA-approved pinspotters along with associated components including kickbacks, foul detectors, and spare parts kits that must integrate seamlessly with the existing Conqueror X scoring system and other facility infrastructure. Key qualifications include the requirement that installation be performed by a certified technician, with all contractor personnel subject to LEADS background checks and military installation credentialing prior to work commencement. This Sources Sought Notice is informational in nature and does not constitute a formal solicitation; responses are strictly voluntary and will not result in any obligation by the government to award a contract. Interested parties must submit their capability packages in Microsoft Word format via email to Mr. James Downs at james.downs.gb@us.af.mil no later than 14:00 GMT on March 25, 2026, and must include company information, CAGE Code, business size classification, and complete points-of-contact details.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor information has been identified in the available materials. The contract scope specifies the installation of six pairs of pinspotters with accompanying equipment, requiring completion of a full functionality test, eight hours of on-site staff training, and delivery of all service documentation and warranty information upon project completion. Work must be performed between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM GMT Monday through Friday during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays, with the contractor required to designate an on-site manager and provide one forklift-certified employee. No specific award value or total contract amount has been disclosed in this Sources Sought Notice, and no timeline for the actual solicitation release or contract award has been announced. Respondents are advised to monitor SAM.GOV for the formal solicitation announcement, which will contain detailed pricing and award information once released.