Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 NEO
ID: FA910125QMazakType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

MILLING MACHINES (3417)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/904acc86a4674280898c89265195c45c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Test Center at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of a Mazak VARIAXIS i-800 NEO/5-AXIS Vertical Machining Center. This acquisition aims to support the operational needs of the 704th Test Group, highlighting the importance of advanced machining capabilities in defense operations. The contract will be awarded to Magnum Precision Machines Inc., with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated by July 30, 2025. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by July 25, 2025, to the primary contact, Mr. Chuck King, at charles.king.42@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chuck King
    charles.king.42@us.af.mil
    Mikayla Roland
    mikayla.roland@us.af.mil
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