Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FWC SS 25/26-18
Single Source Award: Digital Trip Ticket System for Florida Freshwater Fisheries
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
FWC SS 25/26-18
NAICS
541511
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a single source contract for a new digital data collection system for freshwater commercial fisheries. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - OEM/Vendor: - Bluefin Data LLC (highlighted as the sole source and original developer of related systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Florida Freshwater Commercial Trip Ticket System - Digital data collection system to replace paper-based processes - Seamless integration with existing FWC marine fisheries systems - Application programming services for system development and implementation - No specific part numbers; system-level procurement - Quantity: 1 system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must use proprietary technology compatible with FWC's current Saltwater Commercial Trip Ticket system and VESL platform - Only Bluefin Data LLC is considered due to technical continuity and proprietary integration needs - System must comply with all FWC IT security requirements - Estimated contract value: $50,000
Description
This notice is a public announcement of an agency decision for a single source purchase by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The procurement is for the Florida Freshwater Commercial Trip Ticket System, a digital data collection system to replace paper-based processes and introduce reporting for fisheries lacking data collection. The agency intends to award the contract to Bluefin Data LLC, the original developer with unique technical capabilities and compatibility with existing systems. No bids or proposals are requested or accepted for this notice, and it emphasizes the legal context and protest procedures.