Benchmark datasets The authors assert that it is desirable and necessary to assemble a collection reference data sets having certified properties that can be used to evaluate SSD methodologies and software tools. It is hard to argue with this and I hope it will happen.
Statistical mixture modelling This is basically a recap of the discussion of this idea given above.
HCx and CI estimation. Just states the obvious
Identification of default distributions for model averaging The need for this is real, as are the tools for evaluating the identified models for inclusionin the model average.
RESOLUTION
Respond by saying they appear to be comments for noting.
This seems like points for noting.
Yep, although the reviewer indicates “This section could use more information.” SO I suggest expanding the explanations for the middle two points listed.