Starlink Satellite Service for Continuity of Communication during disaster events and loss…

The Florida Department of Health has been awarded a contract for Starlink Satellite Service to support continuity of communication during disaster events and communication device failures. The contract, designated C78FC8, was awarded effective July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The total contract value is $260, representing a monthly service cost of $65 multiplied by up to four months of activation during the performance period. Service activation is contingent upon necessity and will be disconnected following the passage of designated disaster events.

The contract authorizes two named users—Tiffany Thurston and Betty Johnson—to access the satellite communication service. The line item quantity of 260 units at a unit price of $1 each corresponds to the monthly service rate structure. While the materials provided do not specify the primary contractor or the specific location of performance within Florida, the service is intended to ensure emergency communication capabilities for the Department of Health during periods when conventional communication infrastructure is compromised or unavailable.