Florida Satellite Network Antenna System PUR7778

The Florida Division of Emergency Management intends to enter into a single source purchase with Skybase Communications for the Florida Satellite Network (FloridaSatNet) Antenna System, specifically designed to support the State Watch Office at the State Emergency Operations Center. The procurement involves an Iridium satellite phone network antenna system with a proprietary 16-channel talk group configuration, enabling the State Watch Office to fulfill statutory obligations under Florida Statute 14.2016 Section 2 for communicating potential issues to state, county, and local governments. The system is specifically engineered to maintain operational connectivity during emergencies and network outages, with a focus on providing critical communication capabilities. The contract, tracked internally as SS-DEM-25-26-010, is valued at $99,970.00 and requires the installation of a specialized communication infrastructure. The procurement is scheduled with a posting date of November 19, 2025, and a due date of November 24, 2025, with contract contact Mina Barekat located at 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.

The procurement is a single source contract, which means competitive bidding is not applicable due to the system's unique proprietary configuration developed exclusively by Skybase Communications. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears to be targeted specifically at Skybase Communications, as the agency has determined that the system's unique configuration makes competitive procurement impractical. The procurement does not indicate any requirements for existing infrastructure integration or specify alternative vendor qualifications. Potential vendors seeking to challenge the intended decision may file protests with the Division of Emergency Management Office of the General Counsel in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3). The total contract value of $99,970.00 represents the budgeted amount for this specialized satellite communication system acquisition.