Intent to Single Source for Low Latency Cellular Video Downlink with StarLink

The Tampa Police Department Aviation Division is pursuing a single-source procurement for a low latency cellular video downlink system that integrates with StarLink technology, specifically from WorldCast Systems Inc. through Greenville Media as the exclusive distributor. The procurement opportunity, referenced as 25-P-00214, seeks to upgrade the department's current microwave down-link system with a more advanced technological solution that provides bi-directional data transfer and stable video feeds during aerial operations. The primary deliverable is the WorldCast SureStream system, which offers unique capabilities including independent packet routing, constant low-delay data delivery (under 500ms), and signal resilience while moving between cell towers. The procurement is being managed by Celeste Gibbons-People, a Certified Senior Procurement Analyst located at 2555 East Hanna Ave in Tampa, Florida. The solicitation was posted on April 8, 2025, with a due date of April 17, 2025, and requires potential vendors to submit documentation proving they are authorized vendors for the specified technology.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or specific enterprise designations. The current infrastructure involves a complex and maintenance-intensive microwave down-link system that the department seeks to replace with the more advanced StarLink-integrated solution. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement documents indicate comprehensive insurance requirements for potential vendors, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Excess Liability Insurance with specific minimum coverage limits. The technological solution is positioned as a proprietary system with no direct alternative manufacturers, which justifies the single-source procurement approach. The geographic scope of the procurement is limited to Hillsborough County, Florida, specifically serving the Tampa Police Department's Aviation Division. Vendors responding to the solicitation will need to demonstrate technical compatibility, authorized vendor status, and ability to meet the stringent insurance and technological specifications outlined in the procurement documents.