26IT0465/Satellite phones

The State of Alabama is seeking vendors to provide satellite telephone services under a Quick Quote solicitation. The scope includes provision of satellite phones, minute‑based voice services, SMS per‑message billing, and optional PTT (Push‑to‑Talk) capabilities for North American coverage. Vendors must supply the hardware (phones) and manage pooled minute allocations (2,500 minutes per year per account) that expire after 12 months, with optional unlimited PTT service available for a monthly fee per unit. The contract will support the FirstSatet PTT‑only services and the FirstSatNet Mutual‑Aid Network, covering specific talk groups across Alabama and surrounding regions. Pricing must be quoted per minute, per SMS, and per monthly PTT unit, with a $10/min rate for calls to other satellite providers as referenced in the service agreement. • Provide satellite phones and related hardware for state users. • Offer voice minutes billed per minute (including a $10/min rate for external satellite calls). • Bill SMS on a per‑outgoing‑message basis and optionally supply unlimited monthly PTT service. • Manage a pooled 2,500‑minute annual allotment that expires after 12 months; additional minutes can be purchased as needed.