Sources Sought - Bowling Center Oil Machine - Eielson AFB, AK
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Alaska |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | SSBOWLINGOILLTJ |
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Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jun 09, 2026 07:13 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 19, 2026 10:00 am EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jul 04, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 7810 - ATHLETIC AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Eielson AFB , AK 99702USA
** 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.
Salient characteristics attached.
- ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 907 377 5207 2310 CENTRAL AVE STE 3
- EIELSON AFB , AK 99702-2200
- USA
- JIMENEZ, JOSE C.
- jose.jimenez.16@us.af.mil
- Phone Number 9073770109
- Ryan Baudouin
- ryan.baudouin@us.af.mil
- Phone Number 9073775376
- Jun 09, 2026 07:13 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
See Also
Basic Information Solicitation Number 101526 Title Sourcewell: RFP 101526 - Turf and Athletic
State Government of Alaska
Due by 10/15/2026