ContractPresolicitation

Bowling Machine

DEPT OF DEFENSE• FA481426Q0021
Response Deadline
Jun 8, 2026
17 days left
Days Remaining
17
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Air Force, through the DEPT OF DEFENSE’s FA4814 6 CONS PK office, is seeking to procure one new bowling lane maintenance machine for the MacDill AFB Bowling Center to replace an obsolete unit. The requirement is for an automatic, battery-powered machine with an intuitive GUI, a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, an automated self-mixing fluid system, and sprayless application. It is intended to support daily operations and revenue protection at the Tampa, Florida performance location, where the current machine’s unreliability is tied to estimated annual revenue losses of $35,000. This is a pre-solicitation set aside for total small businesses under Notice ID FA481426Q0021, with quotes to be requested from at least three sources and an anticipated award date of September 30, 2026, contingent on fund availability.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
339920
Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
PSC Code
7810
ATHLETIC AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Bowling Center Lane Machine - SON.pdf
PDF•126 KB•May 22, 2026
AI Summary
The MacDill AFB Lanes Bowling Center requires a new bowling lane maintenance machine to replace an obsolete unit, crucial for daily operations and revenue protection. The current machine's unreliability causes an estimated annual revenue loss of $35,000 due to frequent maintenance and degraded customer experience. The new machine must be battery-powered, feature an intuitive GUI with a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, an automated self-mixing fluid system, a sprayless application, and
Pre Solicitation Notice - Bowling Machine.pdf
PDF•206 KB•May 22, 2026
AI Summary
This pre-solicitation notice from the U.S. Air Force announces an upcoming requirement for an automatic bowling lane maintenance machine. Dated May 21, 2026, with Notice ID FA481426Q0021, this is a new requirement set aside for total small businesses. The government will directly request quotes from at least three sources and will not post a solicitation to the Government Point of Entry. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026, but the award is contingent upon fund availability. Points of contact for this requirement are Jill Warye and David Lovett.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 22, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 8, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 23, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4814 6 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
Jill Warye

Place of Performance

Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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