Florida Satellite Network Antenna System

The Florida Division of Emergency Management intends to conduct a single-source purchase from Skybase Communications for a Florida Satellite Network Antenna System. The procurement involves purchasing and installing a specialized Iridium Satellite phone network antenna system for the State Watch Office (SWO) at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The specific requirement is for 1 installed system with a proprietary 16-channel talk group configuration that cannot be obtained from any other vendor. The primary objective is to ensure continuous operational connectivity during emergencies and network outages. The procurement is scheduled to be posted on 10/29/2025 and will remain open for at least 15 business days, with a formal response deadline of 11/19/2025. The document invites prospective vendors to provide information about their capability to supply the described commodities or contractual services, following specific Florida Statutes and Administrative Code guidelines for single-source purchases.

The procurement appears to be specifically targeted to Skybase Communications as the sole vendor capable of meeting the unique technical requirements. The procurement is limited to Leon County, Florida, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The estimated dollar value for this single-source acquisition is $99,970.00. The system requires integration with existing emergency management infrastructure at the State Emergency Operations Center. The procurement process includes approvals from the Requestor (Robert Little), Legal Counsel (Douglas Galvan), and a Director/Designee. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified beyond Skybase Communications, and the procurement seems focused on a highly specialized, proprietary satellite communication system designed for emergency management communications.