Description
The Florida Division of Emergency Management intends to enter into a single source contract with Skybase Communications for the purchase and installation of the Florida Satellite Network Antenna System. The system will provide reliable, satellite-based communication capabilities to ensure continuous operational connectivity during emergencies and network outages. The contract is for a proprietary configuration installed by Skybase, which is not sold by any other vendor.
• The system will support the State Watch Office (SWO) at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
• The system has a proprietary 16 channel talk group for informing the State, County, and local governments of potential issues.
• The contract price is $99,970.00.
• The contract is justified due to the unique and proprietary configuration of the system.