Cave radio locator equipment for underwater operations in upcoming projects. Radio receiver… and 9 more items

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded contract C71F29 for the procurement of cave radio locator equipment designed for underwater operations in upcoming departmental projects. The contract, valued at $7,350.00, was awarded on April 20, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The equipment components include a radio receiver with headphones, three transmitter boards with antennas, a receiver loop antenna, six electro-optical connector cords, three battery packs, three battery canisters, and three transmitter housings. The contract also encompasses radio transmitter and receiver testing services to ensure operational functionality of the assembled equipment.

In addition to the equipment and testing services, the contract includes assembly labor for integrating the boards, canisters, antennas, cords, and related components, as well as shipping for the completed systems. The scope of work reflects a comprehensive procurement strategy for establishing operational cave radio communication systems suitable for the Department's underwater exploration and rescue operations. The contract performance period spans approximately 2.5 months, from the April 2026 award date through the June 2026 completion deadline.