PUR 7776.pdf

This document is a Description of Intended Single Source Purchase (PUR 7776) from the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a Florida Satellite Network Antenna System. The project involves purchasing and installing an Iridium Satellite phone network antenna system to support the State Watch Office (SWO) at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), with the goal of ensuring continuous operational connectivity during emergencies and network outages. The procurement is for 1 installed system, specifically a proprietary 16-channel talk group configuration that cannot be obtained from any other vendor. The document was posted on 10/29/2025 and is intended to remain posted for at least 15 business days.

The estimated dollar amount for this single-source acquisition is $99,970.00, with Skybase Communications identified as the intended single source vendor. The justification for the single-source procurement is that this is a proprietary configuration installed specifically for this purpose and not available from other vendors. The document includes approvals from the Requestor (Robert Little), Legal Counsel (Douglas Galvan), and a Director/Designee, and invites prospective vendors to provide information about their ability to supply the described commodities or contractual services. The procurement follows specific Florida Statutes and Administrative Code guidelines for single-source purchases.