Sources Sought - Bowling Center Oil Machine - Eielson AFB, AK
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The contract seeks the procurement of one commercial-grade, self-propelled bowling lane maintenance machine for daily use at the Bowling Center located at Eielson AFB, Alaska. This machine is essential for applying lane conditioner and cleaning bowling lanes using programmable patterns to ensure high-quality lane performance and consistency. It must be battery operated with autonomous lane-to-lane mobility, capable of supporting different oil patterns suited for recreational, league, and tournament bowling. Integrated Wi-Fi and mobile app capabilities are required for pattern management, diagnostics, updates, and operational oversight. Key features include a tank light, sprayless cleaning system, removable vacuum motor, large waste recovery tank, and variable drive speed settings, among others. Safety and operational efficiency are enhanced with a front safety object detection system and auto-aligning lane whiskers. The device must support continuous commercial use to prevent lane deterioration and ensure customer satisfaction. This solicitation is a sources sought notice issued by the Department of Defense’s 354 Cons Pk office, with responses due by June 19, 2026. The point of contact for inquiries includes Jose C. Jimenez and Ryan Baudouin at Eielson AFB.
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Eielson AFB, AK, 99702, USASet-Aside
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** FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSE ONLY **
The Bowling Center requires the purchase of one (1) commercial-grade, self-propelled bowling lane maintenance machine to support daily bowling operations and ensure proper upkeep of bowling lanes. The machine shall be capable of automatically applying lane conditioner (oil) and cleaning bowling lanes using programmable lane patterns to maintain lane performance, consistency, and longevity.
The machine shall be battery operated and equipped with lane-to-lane walking capability, allowing it to move independently between lanes without manual transport. The system shall support multiple oil pattern configurations for recreational bowling, league play, and tournament operations. The machine shall include integrated Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile application functionality for pattern management, updates, diagnostics, and operational monitoring.
At a minimum, the machine shall include the following features:
- Tank light
- Mobile app integration
- Glide lane conditioner
- Sprayless cleaning system
- Battery-operated functionality
- Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity
- Lane-to-lane walking capability
- Oil pattern access and pattern integration
- Removable vacuum motor
- Large waste recovery tank
- Easy-change squeegee cartridge
- Multi-adjustment squeegee
- Six (6) variable drive speed settings
- Two (2) auto-aligning lane whiskers
- Front safety object detection system
The machine shall be designed for commercial bowling center use and capable of supporting continuous daily operations. Failure to maintain bowling lanes with an appropriate lane conditioning machine may result in premature lane deterioration, inconsistent lane conditions, reduced customer satisfaction, and potential interruption of Bowling Center operations.
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