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

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a contract (C79055) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for Starlink Satellite Service to support continuity of communications during disaster events and communication device failures. The service is designed to activate only during periods of necessity and will be disconnected following the passage of emergency events. The contract authorizes usage by designated personnel Tiffany Thurston and Betty Johnson, with monthly service costs of $65.00 for up to four months during the contract period.

The total contract amount is $260. The service provision operates on an as-needed basis within the fiscal year, providing the Department of Health with emergency communication redundancy capabilities without incurring charges during periods when satellite service is not required. This arrangement allows the State of Florida to maintain critical communication infrastructure resilience during natural disasters or other events that may compromise conventional communication systems.