County of Collier #PUR-19625

Single Source Satellite Phone Communications for Collier County Emergency Management

Collier County, Florida, is seeking to single source satellite-based phone communications for its Emergency Management division. - Government Buyer: - Procurement Services Division, County of Collier, Florida - For Collier County Emergency Management - OEMs and Vendors: - Skybase Communications LLC (sole supplier and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - 6 Iridium satellite phones programmed for exclusive FloridaSatNet emergency channel access - Unlimited push-to-talk service via FloridaSatNet network - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exclusive access to FloridaSatNet, a network with emergency channels monitored by the Florida Watch Office - Priority network access to prevent congestion during emergencies when traditional communications may fail - Skybase Communications LLC is the only provider capable of meeting these requirements, making this a single source procurement - No other vendors or OEMs are referenced; procurement is restricted to Skybase Communications LLC

Description

This notice announces the intent to single source Skybase Communications LLC for satellite-based phone communications with push-to-talk capability. Skybase Communications is the sole supplier of the FloridaSatNet network, which provides exclusive emergency channels monitored by the Florida Watch Office, ensuring priority communication during emergencies. The service will be provided to Collier County Emergency Management via 6 Iridium phones programmed for exclusive service and unlimited push-to-talk use. The procurement is intended to ensure reliable communication when cell and radio towers are unavailable during emergencies.

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