Side Scan Sonar and Accessories

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of one (1) Sea Scan ARC Explorer MKII System without the computer. The system must have a standard dual frequency of 900 / 1800 kHz and include a stainless steel and polymer towfish, topside communications unit, tow cables, connection wires, and associated software. The delivery date for the system is no later than March 31, 2024, and bids are due by January 23, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET, with the public bid opening scheduled for the same day and time. The contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the Purchase Order, with the possibility of extensions. Bidders must provide pricing for the Sea Scan ARC Explorer MKII System and freight/shipping.

The FWC encourages participation from certified minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises. Subcontracting is permitted, and the Contractor must submit a Subcontractor Minority Status Report with each invoice. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest total price. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the FWC has not provided any budget range or award value information.