Turbochargers and Turbocharger Cartridges, Repair or Replace, Napier Part Numbers Apply

The U.S. Coast Guard SFLC IBCT Product Line is seeking qualified sources for: Repair and/or purchase of an indefinite quantity of Turbochargers, Napier part number 3GS73B123FJ and Turbo Cartridges, Napier part number 3GS/DJ to maintain adequate warehouse stocking levels to support Major Maintenance Availabilities of WLB-225 "B" class buoy tenders. It is anticipated that an eventual contract period of performance will consist of one (1) base year and four (4) option years. It is estimated that up to one defective turbocharger and one defective turbo cartridge will be submitted each year for inspection and overhaul/repair. Exact quantities will depend on the cutter availabilities, individual cutter needs, and SFLC warehouse inventory levels. The requirement is for turbochargers and turbo cartridges to support geographically dispersed WLB-225 "B" class buoy tenders. These parts are designed to conform to, and mate with, the Caterpillar 3608 Main Propulsion Diesel Engine. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this Procurement is: Napier Turbochargers Limited Ruston House PO Box 1 Waterside South Lincoln, LN5 7FD United Kingdom The known authorized Napier Turbocharger distributor for the United States is: Motor Services Hugo Stamp, Inc. 3190 SW 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 The Government will furnish defective turbochargers and turbo cartridges to the Contractor for overhaul. In the event a unit inducted for overhaul is deemed beyond economical repair (BER), an option will be exercised to purchase a new unit of the same type. The option to purchase new may also be exercised when defective units are not available to be inducted for repair, but new units are required to maintain adequate warehouse stocking levels. Also see attached draft specification, requirement item listing, and delivery dates for each item. Applicable NAICS codes include: 336611 -- Ship Building and Repairing, 333618, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, 333612, Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing The information obtained from this notice is for market research only. It is the Government's belief that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Napier Turbochargers Limited, 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 accomplish the work/overhaul and documentation noting capability to furnish the required OEM parts. (b) Past performance information to demonstrate successful completion of contracts providing the above work. Include contract numbers, item description, dollar amount, references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Responses are due by 4:30 pm Pacific time, November 23, 2015 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.