U. S. Department of Commerce, Attn: Penny S. Parker, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000.

20 -- VALUE ENGINEERED 2.4 METER IONOMER FOAM BUOYS SOL RFP 52-QANW-5-00908 DUE 041095 POC Penny S. Parker, 601-688-1705. The National Data Buoy Center intends to negotiate only with The Gilman Corporation, P. O. Box 63, Gilman, CT 06336, for the purchase of three prototype Value Engineered 2.4 Meter ionomer foam discus buoys. The Gilman Corporation was chosen for this procurement based on results of a three-year feasibility study of composite materials for use in buoy flotation. These buoys will be used for additional testing of their characteristics in a greater number of test locations and environments. Delivery FOB Destination in 120 days after award. See numbered Note 22. (0054)

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