Opportunity

SAM #SSIH00003FY26

Sources Sought: Electronic Track Pacing System for Kadena AB, Japan

Buyer

PACAF 18th CONS PK

Posted

June 05, 2026

Respond By

June 10, 2026

Identifier

SSIH00003FY26

NAICS

339920, 238210, 334290, 334418

This opportunity seeks vendor input for a permanent electronic track pacing system at Kadena Air Base, Japan. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 18th Contracting Squadron (FA5270 18 CONS PK) - Products/Services Requested: - Permanent 400-meter electronic track pacing system - LED lights installed along the inside rail of a standard 400m outdoor track - LEDs must be epoxy-cast and have a polarizing coating for visibility in bright sunlight - System must support up to 10 pacing programs running simultaneously from 5 different starting points - Individualized digital pacers for multiple athletes - Operable via laptop or tablet through Wi-Fi - Delivery and installation at Kadena AB, Japan - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must confirm compliance with the Buy American Act (BAA) or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) - Vendors should demonstrate experience with specialized athletic track pacing systems or similar low-voltage, outdoor LED athletic systems - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice

Description

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this announcement.

The agency requires the procurement, delivery, and installation of a permanent 400m electronic track pacing system for the outdoor track at Kadena AB, Japan. The required system must consist of LED lights installed along the inside rail of a standard 400-meter track, positioned just above the track surface. The system must be capable of running up to 10 pacing programs simultaneously from 5 different starting points to provide individualized digital pacers for multiple athletes. The LEDs must be cast in epoxy with a polarizing coating to ensure clear visibility in bright sunlight and must be operable via laptop or tablet through a Wi-Fi connection. 

Interested parties who possess the capabilities to perform this requirement are invited to submit a Capability Statement addressing the following:

Company Profile: Company Name, Address, and Website. Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email). UEI (Unique Entity ID) and CAGE Code. Socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HubZone, or Small Business). Technical Capabilities: A brief narrative describing your ability to supply and install specialized athletic track pacing systems or similar low-voltage, outdoor LED athletic systems. Confirm if your system is compliant with the Buy American Act (BAA) / Trade Agreements Act (TAA).  

Please submit all inquiries, interest and/or capability statements to the Contracting Officer: SrA Austin Kennedy - austin.kennedy.9@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist: A1C Isaiah Herron - isaiah.herron@us.af.mil 

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