State Of Florida

The State of Florida, a state government entity headquartered in Tallahassee, functions as a comprehensive service provider to the federal government through its various departments, divisions, and subsidiary agencies. Operating across multiple sectors including transportation, health services, vital statistics, agriculture, education, and law enforcement, the State of Florida leverages its extensive organizational infrastructure and technical expertise to support federal missions and programs. With a UEI of NLCZMHXJ39H7 and a registration status in SAM.gov, the state maintains robust capabilities as both a prime contractor and grant recipient for numerous federal agencies, positioning itself as a significant partner in delivering services that support national objectives and serve vulnerable populations.

Through federal contract awards, the State of Florida has demonstrated versatility in delivering specialized services across diverse domains. The Florida Department of Transportation's Sunpass Division has provided electronic toll collection services to the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies, with multiple delivery orders and purchase orders ranging from approximately $28,800 to $125,000 in value, supporting veteran healthcare accessibility across the state's toll infrastructure. Educational institutions within the state system, including Pensacola State College and Miami Dade College, have received contracts for tuition and fees related to naval medical education and training programs, as well as cultural education initiatives, from the Department of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. The Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida has secured contracts for animal health laboratory testing services, including antimicrobial resistance testing, foreign animal disease diagnostics, and surveillance programs, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Veterinary Services divisions, with delivery orders valued between $3,000 and $313,476. The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics has received substantial contract awards from the Social Security Administration for enumeration at birth and race and ethnicity records programs, valued at approximately $7.4 million. Space Florida, operating as an aerospace economic development agency, has been awarded numerous delivery orders for aviation turbine fuel delivery to Merritt Island, Florida, supporting Department of Defense operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station through the Defense Logistics Agency Energy. Additionally, the Florida Department of Education's Division of Blind Services has provided program management and administrative services under an Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Army Sustainment Command. All contract awards have been made without set-aside designations, reflecting the state's status as a large, established government entity competing on equal footing with other vendors.

The State of Florida's grant portfolio demonstrates substantial engagement with federal health, education, workforce development, and infrastructure programs. The Department of Legal Affairs has received significant formula grants under the Medicaid Fraud Control Units program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, with awards exceeding $4.8 million to investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and patient abuse. The Florida Department of Health has been awarded multiple cooperative agreements and formula grants exceeding $29 million for early intervention services for infants and toddlers, maternal and child health services, overdose data surveillance and prevention initiatives across multiple counties, beach water quality monitoring, hazardous waste site health risk assessments, and cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention programs, funded by agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Educational institutions such as Valencia College, South Florida State College, Broward College, and Miami Dade College have received National Science Foundation STEM Education grants, Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education grants, and workforce development grants focused on improving educational outcomes for Hispanic-serving institutions, underrepresented minorities, and low-income students, with individual project grants ranging from approximately $200,000 to $6 million. The Florida Department of Commerce has served as prime grantee for substantial Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) awards exceeding $39 million, with sub-awards distributed to local workforce development boards to provide youth services, dislocated worker assistance, and rapid response programs. The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management has received grants for disaster unemployment assistance, emergency response, and homeland security initiatives. The Department of Transportation has received numerous Highway Planning and Construction formula grants from the Federal Highway Administration for roadway improvements, sidewalk construction, traffic management centers, and intersection improvements throughout the state. The Florida Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration award of approximately $6 million focused on broadband adoption and digital connectivity in underserved communities. Additionally, community colleges and universities within the state system have received grants for facility improvements, public safety training expansion, and specialized workforce development initiatives. Sub-awards have been distributed to numerous local agencies, community-based organizations, workforce development boards, and other state entities to implement program activities at the local level.

The State of Florida currently holds one Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, awarded on April 28, 2023, with a ceiling value of $942,494.67 and ultimate completion date of April 30, 2028. This single-award IDV with Florida State College at Jacksonville provides apprenticeship academic training services in support of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, delivering post-secondary education programs and Engineering Technology Support Specialist Certification training to apprentices in the aviation maintenance and support field. Training is provided locally within 25 miles of the naval installation, with academic instruction delivered for two semesters per year. A firm fixed-price delivery order valued at $174,550.95 has been issued against this IDV for apprenticeship training services through July 2024, demonstrating active utilization of the contract vehicle. The broad scope and extended performance period of this IDV reflects the Navy's commitment to developing civilian and veteran apprentices through a combination of academic training and hands-on experience to sustain military aircraft readiness and operational capability at this critical regional maintenance facility.