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Bowling Lane Maintenance Machine with Advanced Features for Eielson AFB

This opportunity seeks industry input for a commercial-grade, self-propelled bowling lane maintenance machine for Eielson Air Force Base's Bowling Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, FA5004 354 CONS PK at Eielson AFB, Alaska - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - One commercial bowling lane maintenance machine - Must be self-propelled and battery-operated - Capable of automatic lane conditioning (oil application) and cleaning - Programmable for multiple oil pattern configurations - Integrated Wi-Fi and mobile app functionality - Lane-to-lane walking capability - Tank light, glide lane conditioner, sprayless cleaning system - Removable vacuum motor, large waste recovery tank - Easy-change squeegee cartridge, multi-adjustment squeegee (6 units), variable drive speeds (2 units) - Auto-aligning lane whiskers, front safety object detection system - All features must support continuous daily use in a commercial bowling center - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on advanced automation, connectivity (Wi-Fi, mobile app), and safety features - Detailed technical requirements provided in the attached salient characteristics document - Quantities for some components (e.g., multi-adjustment squeegee: 6 units; variable drive speeds: 2 units)

Description

** 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. 

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