Bowling Alley Machine

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FA252126QB159) is a request for quotes (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Air Force to procure a commercial-grade, automated bowling lane maintenance (conditioning and cleaning) machine. The equipment is for the 45th Force Support Squadron (45 FSS) Shark Lanes, located at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. This acquisition is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), which carries a size standard of 750 employees. Notably, funds are not presently available for this effort, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. Vendors must submit signed and dated written quotes in PDF or Word format via email to cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil and jonathan.sebastian.1@spaceforce.mil. The deadline for questions is September 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and final quotes are due by September 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quotes must include detailed technical capabilities, product characteristics, shipping terms (F.O.B. Destination), and an estimated delivery timeline. The government will evaluate submissions based on the best value. The solicitation incorporates standard federal FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, details the role of the agency ombudsman, and outlines strict health and safety requirements for work performed on the government installation.

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines the requirements for the procurement of an automated, commercial-grade bowling lane maintenance machine for the 45th Force Support Squadron (45 FSS) Shark Lanes at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The selected contractor must supply, deliver, and ensure the full operational readiness of one integrated machine capable of stripping and conditioning lanes in a single pass. Key technical requirements specify that the equipment must operate on standard 115V power, feature a digital touchscreen interface, utilize a precise fluid control system, and be easily maneuverable by a single operator. The acquisition also includes start-up accessories, programming tools, and manuals. Delivery must be shipped F.O.B. Destination to Patrick Space Force Base with all freight charges included, and must arrive no later than November 15, 2026. Additionally, the contractor must provide at least a one-year commercial warranty and technical support for troubleshooting and calibration. Final government acceptance is contingent upon successful inspection and a complete operational test cycle on an active bowling lane.

This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) clarification for solicitation FA252126QB159, which seeks a bowling lane machine for the 45th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Shark Lanes facility. The document clarifies two key requirements for prospective bidders. First, it establishes that there is no brand-name restriction for the bowling lane machine, allowing for equivalent commercial automated models. Second, it specifies that Building 732 lacks a standard loading dock with pallet jack access, meaning that the F.O.B. Destination freight pricing must include lift-gate delivery service.