Opportunity

SAM #N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0569

Sole Source Procurement: Flow Mach 200c Waterjet Cutting System for Naval Air Warfare Center

Buyer

Naval Air Warfare Center

Posted

July 30, 2026

Respond By

August 04, 2026

Identifier

N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0569

NAICS

333249, 333517

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake is seeking to procure a specialized waterjet cutting system for advanced manufacturing needs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Department of the Navy - Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), China Lake - OEM Highlight: - Flow International Corporation is the sole identified manufacturer and source - Products/Services Requested: - Flow Mach 200c Waterjet Cutting System - Includes proprietary Pivot+ Waterjet head for advanced 5-axis cutting with taper control - Quantity: 1 lot - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; no competitive quotes will be solicited - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov - Certification through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) required for access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information - Access to controlled information limited to a single point of contact per CAGE code - Interested parties must demonstrate capability to meet requirements without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or schedule

Description

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: 

1) Flow Mach 200c system – 1 Lot  

To Flow International Corporation, 23500 64th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 as the only source. This system includes the compact and proprietary Pivot+™ Waterjet head, which provides advanced 5-axis cutting capabilities with taper control. 

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 8/4/2026 at 4:00 PM PST.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0569 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 to email:  Donell Sims Donell.e.duenassims.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/.  

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