Monthly FloridaSatNet Services for 20 Satellite Phones. Unlimited PTT Service: $ 2180 per month… and 3 more items

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, awarded contract C77889 effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for satellite communications services valued at $30,760.00. The contract encompasses monthly FloridaSatNet satellite phone services supporting 20 devices with unlimited Push-to-Talk (PTT) functionality, monthly private talkgroup fees for three designated groups, and usage-based charges for minutes, messages, and calls. Services include North American coverage with US-based phone numbers, with voice minutes billed at $1.29 per minute, short message service at $0.60 per outgoing message, and inter-satellite provider calls at $10 per minute.

The contract is administered by the Florida Department of Health at two locations: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-23 and Bin A-22, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Primary contract managers are Tekelia Mays (850-617-1537; Tekelia.Mays@flhealth.gov) and Jacob Kemp (850-688-2992; jacob.kemp@flhealth.gov). The monthly recurring costs include $2,180 per unit for satellite phone services, $300 per month for private talkgroup fees, and $109 per month for unlimited PTT service with usage-based overage charges. The contract supports emergency preparedness and response communications capabilities for the state agency.