The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources for the purchase of a spare turbocharger cartridge, Model ABB VTC 304, for CGC POLAR STAR (WAGB 10) Main Diesel Engines and a spare turbocharger cartridge, Model VTR254-13, for its Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDG). All parts shall be new.

The information obtained from this notice is for market research only. It is the Government's belief that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), ABB Inc., and/or its authorized distributors can provide the required parts to ensure proper form, fit and function of all its components. However, other sources who believe they have the necessary expertise and technical data to meet the above requirement may submit statements of capability for consideration.

Interested parties must submit the following:

(a) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate capability to furnish the required OEM parts.

(b) Past performance information to demonstrate successful completion of contracts providing the above OEM parts. Include contract numbers, item description, dollar amount, references with email addresses and telephone numbers.

Responses are due: 1000 hours (Pacific time), JULY 12, 2013

Note: This is not a Request for Proposal. Responses to this notice are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this notice.