VR2AR-69khz Coded Acoustic Receiver with Acoustic Release Innovasea Decoding: Generation-2 Tx… and 3 more items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded a contract on April 16, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, for the procurement of specialized aquatic monitoring equipment. The contract, valued at $7,132.25, includes the supply of VR2AR-69 kilohertz coded acoustic receivers manufactured by Innovasea, which feature acoustic release technology, user-enabled transmission configuration, and D-cell lithium metal Tadiran batteries rated for deployment depths up to 500 meters. The award reflects a seven and one-half percent discount applied to the equipment cost as a member benefit, resulting in a unit price of $4,893.25 per receiver.

The contract encompasses ancillary equipment and services necessary to support the acoustic receiver deployment, including ARC-150 mooring recovery systems designed for use with acoustic release receivers and manufactured in the United Kingdom, estimated shipping costs, and hazardous materials handling fees for lithium battery transportation in North America. These items collectively support the Commission's aquatic research and monitoring operations, with all deliverables scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026.