Submission of Bids Information (1).pdf

This document is a Submission of Bids notice from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for a satellite phone procurement, with Advertisement Number SS-12737 and Agency Advertisement Number SS-DJJ-25/26-001. The solicitation seeks bids for satellite phones under commodity code 43191514, specifically for the FloridaSatNet interoperable Push-To-Talk Satellite communication network exclusively managed by SkyBase Communications. The contract will cover communication services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with DJJ receiving two dedicated talk groups and access to primary network channels monitored by the Division of Emergency Management.

The procurement follows Florida Statutes sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3) and appears to be a sole-source contract with an estimated value of $100,000.00 for the fiscal year. Bids must be submitted by mail to Michael Watson at the Department of Juvenile Justice Purchasing Session, located at 2727 Centerview Drive in Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The network is designed to enable communication interoperability among public safety users across different agencies in Florida, with each participating agency receiving dedicated Talkgroup(s) based on their active unit count. Key approving officials include Greg Davis, Michael Watson, and Alynsa Bisbee, who have validated the need for this specialized communication network solution.