Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under its Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract (F50B4400028) to provide LEO (Low‑Earth‑Orbit) satellite‑based internet connectivity for Site #341 (Wetipquin Creek State Park). Only Master Contractors already awarded a contract under the master agreement may submit. The award will be for a two‑year performance period, with a requirement to meet 99.7% network uptime, 24×7×365 support, and a transition‑in period of no more than 60 days after a Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via eMMA, include technical and financial components, and will be evaluated on lowest price.
• Scope: Provision of high‑availability internet service (LEO satellite) from a state aggregation point to the specified termination point.
• Duration: 2‑year contract (FA 4).
• Mandatory qualifications: Must be a Master Contractor on the Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract.
• Submission deadline: 2:00 PM EST, 16 Oct 2026 (questions due 9 Oct 2026).
• Evaluation: Lowest total monthly recurring charge plus fees.
• Required deliverables: Project manager, transition‑in/out plan, SOPs, 24×7 support, CJIS background checks for high‑security sites (none for this location).
• Contact: Cherise Edmonds, Procurement Officer (email & phone provided).