SkyBase Communication Advertisement

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is conducting a single-source procurement for FloridaSatNet, an interoperable Push-To-Talk Satellite communication network exclusively managed by SkyBase Communications. The procurement covers communication services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, specifically targeting public safety agencies across Florida. The network will provide dedicated communication channels, with DJJ receiving two dedicated talk groups and access to primary FloridaSatNet channels monitored by the Division of Emergency Management. The procurement follows Florida Statutes sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), with bids to be submitted to Michael Watson at the Department of Juvenile Justice Purchasing Session, located at 2727 Centerview Drive in Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The solicitation (SS-12737/SS-DJJ-25/26-001) is specifically for satellite phones under commodity code 43191514, with a bid submission deadline of June 6, 2025.

The procurement appears to be a sole-source contract with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. SkyBase Communications is the exclusive provider of the FloridaSatNet network, which is designed to enable communication interoperability among public safety users across different agencies in Florida. Each participating agency will receive dedicated Talkgroup(s) based on their active unit count, with a primary Emergency Channel monitored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The contract has an estimated dollar amount of $100,000.00 for the fiscal year. Key approving officials include Greg Davis (Bureau Chief of General Services), Michael Watson (Purchasing Office), and Alynsa Bisbee (General Services), who have validated the need for this specialized communication network solution. The network's unique infrastructure allows public safety agencies to communicate seamlessly across different jurisdictions, with SkyBase Communications serving as the sole technology provider.