The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Air Force needs a small business to install a 400m electronic track pacing system at Kadena AB, Japan.
Key Details
The Air Force needs a permanent 400m electronic track pacing system for the outdoor track at Kadena AB, Japan. The 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.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid?
Submit a Capability Statement to SrA Austin Kennedy (austin.kennedy.9@us.af.mil) and A1C Isaiah Herron (isaiah.herron@us.af.mil) by June 10, 2026, at 8 PM ET.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with athletic track pacing systems or similar low-voltage, outdoor LED athletic systems
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on February 14 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification