This federal contract award, with an ID of DOCEA133W18SU0080, was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to Gilman Corporation, a Connecticut-based manufacturer of maritime safety equipment. The $83,940.00 firm fixed-price purchase order is for the delivery of six foam buoy hulls for NOAA's National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). The contract has a total small business set-aside designation. Gilman Corporation, the prime contractor, specializes in the production of ionomer foam products, including navigational buoys, ship and dock fenders, and other maritime navigation aids. The company has a strong track record of providing critical maritime safety equipment to federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Coast Guard, through both competitive and small business set-aside contracts.