Satellite Network Communication

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, through its Bureau of General Services, is procuring satellite network communication services via a single-source contract with SkyBase Communications for FloridaSatNet, an interoperable Push-To-Talk Satellite network, with vendor information due June 17, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement justified by the exclusive availability of FloridaSatNet channels through SkyBase Communications; no alternative sources are available.

The scope is access to FloridaSatNet for public safety users throughout the State of Florida. The Department will receive dedicated talk groups for regular agency communications and access to the Primary FloridaSatNet Channel monitored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management's Watch Office, with the primary channel reserved for emergency communication with the State Emergency Operations Center. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The estimated contract value is $100,000. Place of performance is statewide throughout Florida, with administrative oversight by the Bureau of General Services.

Michael Watson, Purchasing Office, is the primary contact (Michael.Watson@fldjj.gov, 850-717-2759). The procurement was approved by Pamela White (Bureau Chief, Bureau of General Services), Michael Watson (Purchasing Manager), and Alynsa Bisbee (Emergency Management). Protests must be filed with the Department of Juvenile Justice in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3) within the prescribed timeframe. The notice was issued under Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 287.057(3), Florida Statutes.