Movements and Habitat Use of Diamondback Terrapins

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking information from prospective vendors regarding their ability to supply SPOT-275F, inline backmount, curved satellite GPS transmitters as part of a collaborative project with the U.S. Geological Survey to track the fine-scale movements of diamondback terrapins along Florida's Gulf Coast. This is a single-source procurement with an estimated dollar amount of $46,400.00 and a term of one year. The justification for the single-source acquisition is that the SPOT-275F tags have unique features, including customized shape and software, that are necessary for the research project. The vendor, Wildlife Computers, also offers complimentary technical support for these transmitters, which is important to ensure the accurate collection of data. The project is funded by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service State Wildlife Grant, CFDA No. 15.634. Prospective vendors must provide information in writing regarding their ability to supply the required commodities by March 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The current incumbent vendor is Wildlife Computers, which offers the specialized transmitters required for this project. The project is funded through a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service State Wildlife Grant, and the anticipated award value is $46,400.00.