26030766-Starlink Satellite Communication Services

The State of California issued Request for Bids (RFB) 26030766 on March 12, 2026, seeking qualified vendors to provide Starlink Satellite Communication Services to support state operations and connectivity infrastructure. The procurement was posted with a response deadline of March 24, 2026, providing potential bidders with a 12-day submission window. The solicitation seeks to establish satellite communication services that will enhance the state's operational capabilities and address connectivity requirements across state agencies and facilities. Bidders must submit pricing according to the state's prescribed format and must comply with all technical requirements, insurance obligations, and compliance standards outlined in the RFB documentation. The evaluation criteria include cost competitiveness, service reliability, and vendor qualifications, with contract awards contingent upon the receipt and assessment of bids by the specified due date. Prospective vendors are required to complete and submit all standardized purchasing forms, including vendor certifications, insurance documentation, equal opportunity compliance declarations, and information security assessments, with incomplete applications subject to disqualification.

The procurement may include set-asides designated for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) or small businesses in accordance with California contracting regulations, which may affect eligibility and scoring criteria for interested bidders. Prospective contractors must certify their business enterprise status through completion of the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form, which establishes baseline qualification requirements and compliance documentation standards for all participating vendors. The RFB documentation indicates that information security compliance is a material requirement, as evidenced by the inclusion of the Information Security Form for Software Orders in the procurement package, suggesting that vendors must demonstrate appropriate security certifications, encryption standards, and data protection measures aligned with California's procurement compliance requirements. The specific budget allocation and award values for this contract are not disclosed within the posted solicitation materials but are derived from state budget allocations designated for communications infrastructure and related operational expenses. Bidders should review all available procurement documentation thoroughly to understand the full scope of deliverables, contractual obligations, contract term provisions, and any renewal options prior to submission.