Bowling Machine
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the FA4814 6 CONS PK office, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the procurement of one (1) new Bowling Lane Maintenance Machine for the Bowling Center at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL. This requirement aims to replace an existing, obsolete unit that has exceeded its operational lifespan, which currently threatens daily operations, capital assets, revenue, and customer experience. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government will not post the solicitation on SAM.gov but will request quotes directly from at least three (3) sources. Unsolicited offers in response to this notice will be discarded.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new, automatic bowling lane maintenance machine with specific features:
- Battery-powered operation.
- Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) via a color touchscreen (at least 3.5 inches).
- Automated, self-mixing fluid system for lane cleaner and conditioner.
- Patented sprayless application system.
- "Walker" functionality for automatic lane-to-lane movement with auto-aligning guides.
- Robust wheeled chassis for mobility.
- Internal memory to store a minimum of 15 unique lane conditioning patterns.
Inherent Services & Special Requirements
- Initial Training: Comprehensive on-site operator and maintenance training upon delivery.
- Technical Support: No-cost, 24/7 telephonic or online technical support for the life of the machine.
- Warranty: Minimum twelve (12) month warranty covering all parts and labor (or longer if manufacturer standard).
- Acceptance Criteria: Vendor representative must unpackage, assemble, and conduct a full functional demonstration on-site to verify correct operation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7810 (Athletic And Sporting Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 339920
- Place of Performance: MacDill AFB Lanes, 8216 Hangar Loop Drive, MacDill AFB, FL 33621.
- Anticipated Award Date: September 30, 2026.
- Funds: Not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available.
- Response Date for Presolicitation: June 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EST (for general inquiries, not proposals).
Submission & Evaluation
- This solicitation will NOT be posted to the Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov).
- The government will request quotes directly from at least three (3) sources.
- Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jill Warye, jill.warye@us.af.mil, 813-828-4896
- Secondary Contact: David Lovett, david.lovett@us.af.mil, 813-828-7479