Bowling Alley Pinsetter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically FA4661 7 CONS CD, is soliciting quotes for the removal of old bowling pinsetter machines and the purchase and installation of new string pinsetters at the 16-lane Dyess Lanes Bowling Center, Building 7115, located at Dyess AFB, TX. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Quotes are due May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CST).
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) order covering:
- Removal of existing pinsetter machines.
- Purchase and installation of new USBC-Certified String Pinsetter Systems.
- Training for the new bowling pinsetter system. The proposed system must be fully compatible with the existing "Conqueror X" bowling center management system. Key technical requirements include native system integration, centralized lane control, automated gameplay configuration, bi-directional data communication, compatibility with existing scoring systems and lane configurations, and features for automation and labor reduction.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339920 (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Delivery: Within 60 days After Contract Date (ADC). This performance period is mandatory and negotiable.
- Payment Terms: NET 30, unless otherwise specified by the offeror.
- Delivery Terms: FOB Destination.
- Funding: Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors for any costs incurred.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email only to cheryl.lynn.1@us.af.mil and taylor.norris@us.af.mil.
- Required Documents: Complete and signed Page 2 of the RFQ, and a complete pricing schedule. Offerors must also submit sufficient descriptive data to validate proposed items meet salient characteristics.
- Questions Deadline: April 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (CST) to cheryl.lynn.1@us.af.mil.
- Offers Deadline: May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (CST).
- Evaluation Factors: Best value to the Government, based on price, technical capability, and delivery.
Additional Notes
Bidders must review the attached RFQ, Statement of Work (SOW), and Salient Characteristics for detailed information. The SOW is a protected PDF and requires a compatible reader for access.