Service Renewal for IEMA Satellite Phones Req 184785 (SP)

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology is seeking to purchase satellite phone service for 12 existing satellite phones used by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). This is a service renewal contract, as the agency already owns the satellite phone devices. The procurement is for the satellite phone service only, with no additional hardware or equipment being purchased. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of July 1, 2020. Bidders will be required to complete and submit various state-mandated forms, including Forms A, Forms B, and the Standard Certifications, which cover taxpayer identification, business information, legal compliance, and other requirements for doing business with the State of Illinois.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor details on the existing satellite phone infrastructure that requires integration. The procurement documents also do not specify the anticipated award value or budget range for this contract.