Another rookie team asked a similar question and got some pretty good responses.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...hreadid=136600
As far as the first part of your question, are you asking about brands and sources of CNC mills and lathes and is that what your team is dead-set on getting? If not then not knowing where you are in terms of current tools and supplies take a look at the thread and see if it helps some before you make a final decision.