FA2543OutdoorScoreboard
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, 460th Contracting Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base (BSFB), Aurora, CO, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing and installing a new, modern, permanent, and wirelessly operated outdoor scoreboard system. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and supervision for a complete, finished, and fully functional scoreboard system. This includes the design, engineering, procurement, and installation of the scoreboard unit, along with creating its foundation. The contractor will be responsible for site cleanup, debris removal, and providing a temporary power source for testing if permanent electrical connections are not yet available. The scoreboard must be clearly visible in direct sunlight, display team scores, game clock, and period/quarter, and feature a secure, reliable wireless control system with a minimum 300-foot range. It must also be weather-resistant to local environmental conditions. The place of performance is the outdoor multipurpose field adjacent to the Buckley SFB Fitness Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Period of Performance (anticipated): 180 Days after Receipt of Contract Award (if a solicitation follows)
Response Requirements
Interested vendors should submit written responses addressing the following:
- Examples and references from at least two similar scoreboard installation projects for government, municipal, or educational institutions within the last five years.
- Specific make and model of the proposed scoreboard and how it meets technical requirements.
- Process for developing and certifying engineering drawings for the foundation, including the licensed engineering partner.
- Full warranty details for the scoreboard unit, controller, and installation labor.
- Projected timeline from contract award to final acceptance, including lead times for materials and permitting.
- Plan for handling testing and verification if permanent electrical connection is not in place.
- Included training for staff on operation and basic maintenance.
- Key challenges foreseen and mitigation plans.
Additional Notes
This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for quotes. The government will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responses will inform the method of procurement.