Starlink subscription (9/11/26 - 10/11/26)

CAL FIRE has awarded a non-IT services contract to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. for the provision of Starlink subscription services. The contract was awarded on September 11, 2026, with a contract value of $130. The awarded service is classified as NON-IT Services under California statute exemptions and represents a monthly subscription service for the period of September 11, 2026 through October 11, 2026, at a unit price of $130 per month.

The subscription service provides satellite-based internet connectivity through the Starlink network. The one-month contract term is structured as a single line item delivery. While the specific place of performance is not detailed in the award documentation, the contracting organization is CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection), a California state agency. This contract award represents a routine service procurement classified outside standard Information Technology Services categories.