Atttachment 7 - Responses to Questions

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION

Solicitation 70Z08526RRJ001B00 (AN/SPS-75 Radar Parts Repair) QUESTION 1: For all the line items listed in in each of the attachments, please advise on how the USCG identified that these parts should be included in this solicitation. USCG Response: It has been determined by inventory showing what parts we have in possession and the condition that they are in which is “F” condition.
QUESTION 2: Please explain the rationale for including line item #0001 (Pedestal) in this solicitation since the USCG already has a similar repair and overhaul line item CLIN for Contract Number 70Z04425FC2PL0008 previously awarded to Northern Defense Industries, LLC. USCG Response: The reference award was made by our HQ for their one (1) only radar. Our requirement has more pedestals – approximately 10, one for each WMSL cutter. The contract with HQ is for the provision of on-site technical services. Under that contract, NDI technicians travel to the TRACEN, and other locations as needed to provide technical support. This is very different from our requirement. QUESTION 3: An open inspection report (frequently requested as "open, inspect, and report") in U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) logistics and contracting is a technical evaluation where mechanical or electrical equipment is completely disassembled and cleaned so internal parts can be examined and documented before any repair or overhaul work begins. Every item that is identified in Attachments A and B will be shipped to NDI. NDI will open the open the item and provide a report that outlines the condition and recommended repairs. Although the SOW does use the words “repair” and “overhaul”, NDI begins with the overhaul and may lead to a repair back to “A” condition.
USCG Response:
1. A separate CLIN for the Open and Inspection Report (OIR) was added to the Schedule of Supplies. 2. A Beyond Economical Repair (BER) percentage of 65% has been added to the revised SOW dated 12AUG2026.
QUESTION 4: Statement of Work / Solicitation reference: Attachment 2 (Paragraph 1.4 Applicable Documents). The USCG SOW states the following italicized herein: Note: The referenced standards are minimum requirements. If there is a conflict between these standards and Coast Guard-specific requirements or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, the Coast Guard or OEM requirements shall take precedence unless otherwise specified in this SOW. Please confirm the following interpretation of this “Note” is correct or if not, please provide the correct