SL3 Lites

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) issued a competitive solicitation on April 17, 2026, for the procurement of thirty units of Ott HydroMet SatLink 3-Lite (Model SL3-LITE) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Transmitters, along with associated freight services for delivery to 1700 N. Congress Ave., 6th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701. The solicitation requires transmitters that comply with NOAA/NESDIS Certification Standard Version 2.0 and feature specific technical specifications including 300 bps and 1200 bps transmission rates, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity with iOS-compatible mobile application capabilities, automatic firmware checking and upgrade functionality, GPS satellite acquisition monitoring via digital display, SDI-12 inputs with a minimum of two channels, operational range of 10.8 to 16 V DC with less than 10 mA quiescent current, temperature tolerance from -40 to +70 degrees Celsius, RF output power up to 14 Watts, and data logging capacity of approximately 1,000,000 readings. The solicitation timeline includes a question and answer period scheduled for April 27-29, 2026, with bids due by May 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time; no late submissions will be accepted. Bids must be submitted via email to Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov and must include the vendor's full business information, contact details, completed W-9 form, itemized cost breakdown by quantity, notification of any ongoing licensing or fee requirements, and documentation demonstrating compliance with Texas Government Code Section 2155.067, which mandates that bids conform exactly to the specified brand name, make, and model.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or other organization categories, meaning this procurement appears open to all qualified vendors meeting the technical specifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents. The freight terms are FOB Destination with payment terms established at Net 30 days. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the provided solicitation materials, though the procurement quantity of thirty transmitter units and associated freight represents the scope of the contract. All inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to TWDB Purchaser Jessica Castilleja at Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov.