Bowling Machine

The Department of Defense, through the contracting office in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a new bowling lane maintenance machine to replace an obsolete unit at the MacDill AFB Lanes Bowling Center. This procurement, identified by solicitation number FA481426Q0021, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339920 and Product Service Code 7810, and is being conducted as a pre-solicitation to gather industry feedback prior to issuing a formal request for quotes. The required machine must be an automatic, battery-powered system designed to oil bowling lanes using a patented sprayless application method that prevents overspray into gutters, ensuring consistent lane conditions and player safety. Key technical specifications include a color touchscreen interface of at least 3.5 inches, an automated self-mixing fluid system, a Walker functionality for automatic lane-to-lane navigation with auto-aligning guides, a robust wheeled chassis, and the capacity to store a minimum of 15 unique lane conditioning patterns. The machine must be delivered to MacDill AFB Lanes, 8216 Hangar Loop Drive, Tampa, FL 33621, with delivery restricted to weekdays between 0900 and 1800 EST, excluding federal holidays. The vendor is required to provide comprehensive on-site operator and maintenance training upon delivery, along with 24/7 no-cost technical support for the life of the machine and a minimum twelve-month warranty covering all parts and labor, with the longer of the vendor’s or manufacturer’s warranty applying. Acceptance criteria mandate that a vendor representative perform on-site unboxing, assembly, and a full functional demonstration to verify proper operation. Awards will be made on a best value basis following receipt of quotes from at least three sources, with the anticipated award date set for September 30, 2026. However, no award will be made until funds become available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement for offeror costs.