Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a single‑source vendor to supply Telonics SeaTrkr‑4370‑5 and SeaTrkr‑4170‑5 GPS/Iridium 2‑way tracking tags for use on American alligators and crocodiles in the Crocodilian Research Program. The tags must meet strict size, weight, and functionality requirements, be fully submersible, support remote re‑programming via the Iridium satellite network, and provide up to 12 location fixes per day with a minimum 12‑month battery life. The contract will cover a three‑year period, with an estimated total spend of $90,000.
• Required hardware: Telonics SeaTrkr‑4370‑5 and SeaTrkr‑4170‑5 GPS/Iridium transmitters (≤11 cm × 5 cm × 4 cm, ≤225 g).
• Functional specs: internal GPS, VHF, Iridium satellite communication; programmable low‑power mode; remote re‑programming; weekly data download capability.
• Deployment: mountable in the nuchal region of alligators/crocodiles; must operate in freshwater and marine environments.
• Quantity/Term: procurement for a three‑year period (exact unit count not specified).
• Vendor requirement: Telonics Inc. is the sole manufacturer/distributor meeting all technical criteria; no comparable alternatives exist.
• Submission deadline: 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM ET (email to contact).