Maximus V250

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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).? A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: Maximus V 250 (99" x 48") 220V Complete Package One year support subscription Additional blades, cutting accessories On-site installation and training To Cresent Brands, LLC. 100 W. Willow Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090. Cresent Brands LLC. Market research has determined that only one source can meet the Government�s unique requirements for a large-format cutting machine, including but not limited to processing materials up to 48" x 99", cutting thicknesses of at least 1/2 inch, an oscillating cutting head, "V" cut capability, and tool changes without resetting the job. No other commercially available system has been identified that meets this combination of specifications and any additional requirements. Cresent Brands LLC is the sole US authorized distributor of the Valani cutting machine, which is the only system identified to fulfill all mandatory criteria. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than?2PM PST 04/14/2026. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQDC00000EC000000074 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted by email: Andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code�s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/