5-Attachment_C_Request_for_Clarification_USCGC_MIDGETT_No.2_SSDG_OVERHAUL.docx

This is a Request for Clarification document submitted by the United States Coast Guard regarding the MIDGETT #2 SSDG Overhaul solicitation (70ZU0227QLREP002). The document addresses clarifications and questions related to the dockside repair work for the USCGC MIDGETT, which includes ship repair and associated support services. The solicitation requires contractors to furnish all necessary labor, materials, services, equipment, supplies, power, accessories, and facilities to complete the overhaul work. Notably, Work Items 01 and 03 mandate the presence of an authorized and licensed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service provider specializing in Caterpillar Marine Diesel engines and generators, as documented in the attached justification and approval documentation.

The clarification request pertains to technical and contractual aspects of the solicitation, enabling potential contractors to better understand requirements before submitting proposals. This is a competitive solicitation for federal dockside ship repair services under Coast Guard contracting procedures, with no federal contract vehicle (such as GSA Schedule, GWAC, or IDIQ) indicated in the opportunity structure.