GILMAN CORPORATION MARINE FENDER PARTS

The United States Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking marine fender parts exclusively from Gilman Corporation to support the 45' Response Boat Medium and the 35' Long Range Interceptor II vessels. This requirement is issued on a sole source basis to ensure strict adherence to original equipment manufacturer specifications, guaranteeing the proper form, fit, and functionality of the vessels’ marine fender systems. Only genuine Gilman Corporation parts will be accepted to maintain operational reliability and safety standards. The parts are critical for the continued mission readiness of these vessels, and no alternatives or substitutes will be permitted. Performance of this contract will occur in Gilman, Connecticut, where Gilman Corporation is located. Point of contact for the acquisition is Christopher Hall, reachable at [phone hidden] or [email hidden], with Ramona Hatfield serving as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 336612, aligning with marine shipping and boat manufacturing support activities. There is no set-aside designation, and the solicitation is classified as a forecast with no formal solicitation number assigned. The contract remains focused on sustaining existing fleet capabilities through direct procurement from the original manufacturer without competition.