American crocodile tracking studies teleonics

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking to procure GPS satellite tracking tags (SeaTrkr-4375-4 model) from Telonics Inc. for American crocodile tracking studies. The specific performance and design requirements include the ability to be completely submersible, record location and dive data, and have a minimum 12-month battery life. Telonics Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer, dealer, and distributor of the required transmitter model. The intended single source contract is for up to $66,000 and will support the FWC's ongoing crocodile tracking research that has been conducted since 2018 using the Telonics transmitters. No competitive bidding process is required for this single source procurement, and interested parties have 72 hours to file a protest under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, if they believe the single source justification is insufficient.

This opportunity is limited to Telonics Inc. as the sole source provider for the required GPS tracking tags. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is Telonics Inc., who has been providing the transmitters for the FWC's crocodile tracking research since 2018. The total contract value is up to $66,000.