Opportunity
Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-230-2301-2300
Supply of 500 Solar/Crank-Powered NOAA Weather Radios for VITEMA (US Virgin Islands)
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-230-2301-2300
NAICS
423690
VITEMA (Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency) is seeking quotations for the supply of 500 solar/crank-powered NOAA weather radios for emergency distribution in coastal and inundation zones. - Government Buyer: - Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) via GVIBUY - Products Requested: - 500 solar/crank-powered NOAA weather radios - Radios must feature: - NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards reception - Solar and/or hand-crank charging - Rechargeable internal batteries - AM/FM reception - Durable construction for emergency use - Vendors must provide: - Unit pricing - Product specifications - Lead time - Shipping costs to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands - Warranty information - Options for bulk servicing - Unique Requirements: - Radios must operate independently of the electrical grid and batteries - Designed for distribution in vulnerable, coastal communities - No specific OEMs or brands are mentioned; vendors may propose suitable products.
OEMs are not specified in the solicitation; vendors may offer any compliant product.
Description
This solicitation is for the supply of solar/crank-powered NOAA weather radios capable of operating independently of the electrical grid and batteries. The radios must include NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards reception, solar and/or hand-crank charging, rechargeable internal batteries, AM/FM reception, and durable construction suitable for distribution in coastal and inundation zones. The procurement is an informal quotation process for 500 units, with vendors required to provide unit pricing, specifications, lead time, shipping costs, warranty, and bulk servicing options. The radios will be shipped to VITEMA STX in St. Croix, VI.