DATREX INC

DATREX INC specializes in the manufacturing of specialized safety equipment for federal maritime and scientific operations, with demonstrated expertise in producing oceanographic emergency beacons and detection systems. Based on recent award performance, the company delivers high-reliability, mission-critical devices such as the OCENCO EEBDS—electronic emergency beacons designed for deployment on NOAA fleet vessels. This indicates deep technical proficiency in ruggedized electronics manufacturing, marine-grade enclosures, signal transmission protocols, and compliance with maritime safety standards. Their capability centers on precision fabrication of life-safety instrumentation under stringent environmental and operational constraints, positioning them as a niche supplier for federal agencies requiring durable, field-deployable emergency response hardware. The contractor has delivered products to the Department of Commerce, specifically supporting NOAA’s operational fleet through the provision of safety-critical equipment. This relationship suggests alignment with NOAA’s mission to ensure crew safety during oceanographic and atmospheric research missions, indicating a pattern of responsive, mission-aligned procurement for specialized instrumentation rather than broad-scale logistics or IT services. DATREX INC’s primary industry focus is in sporting and athletic goods manufacturing under NAICS 339920, which in this context translates to the production of specialized non-recreational safety gear—namely, emergency beacons and detection systems engineered for extreme marine environments. This vertical specialization distinguishes them from consumer-facing manufacturers, placing them in the government-unique segment of safety equipment fabrication where regulatory adherence and environmental resilience are paramount. As a small business structured as an 8H entity based in Kinder, Louisiana, DATREX INC operates with a focused, agile production model tailored to federal niche requirements. While no formal government certifications are listed, their ability to secure and execute a federal contract for mission-critical equipment underscores technical competence and adherence to federal procurement standards. Their geographic presence in the Gulf Coast region supports logistical access to maritime operations and coastal federal assets.