Justification for Duty Belts: Two officers are in immediate need of new duty belts. One officer is… and 3 more items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded contract C7B9AB on July 28, 2026, for the procurement of law enforcement equipment with a contract value of $951. The contract period extends through June 30, 2027. The acquisition encompasses two primary categories of equipment: duty belts for field officers and optical equipment for wildlife surveillance operations. Specifically, the procurement includes replacement duty belts for two officers—a Bianchi 7906 belt for Officer Gerber and a Border Patrol duty belt for Officer Wicker—along with four Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 binoculars designated for Captain Guy.

The duty belt acquisitions address immediate operational requirements, including one officer's need to return existing equipment to the academy and another officer's preparation for an upcoming regional meeting. The binocular procurement directly supports wildlife law enforcement operations during the upcoming hunting season, enabling officers to conduct safe distance surveillance of hunting activity, monitor for violations, and observe wildlife without creating safety risks or unnecessary disturbance. All equipment has been justified as time-sensitive acquisitions necessary to maintain required operational readiness and prevent service interruptions.