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 procure Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) satellite internet connectivity for Site #333 (FA4) located at 2809 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville. Only Master Contractors already awarded under the master contract may submit. The contract will be for a two‑year performance period, requiring 99.7 % network uptime, 24 × 7 × 365 support, and compliance with detailed transition‑in/out and reporting requirements. Proposals are evaluated on the lowest total price (monthly recurring charges, taxes, connection fees, and any construction costs).
• Scope: Provision of LEO satellite broadband service from a state aggregation point to the specified termination point.
• Duration: 2 years (performance period) with a possible 4‑year term noted in the master agreement.
• Mandatory requirements: 99.7 % uptime, 24/7 support, transition‑in plan (≤ 60 days), CJIS background checks for high‑security sites (none for this solicitation).
• Submission: Electronic via eMMA by 13 Oct 2026 2:00 PM EST; questions due 29 Sep 2026 2:00 PM EST.
• Eligibility: Only Master Contractors holding a contract under Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract (F50B4400028).
• Evaluation: Lowest price wins; price sheet must be signed and valid for 120 days.
• Deliverables: Technical description, on‑net list, installation timeline, assumptions, standard operating procedures, escalation procedures, and invoicing per “networkMaryland™”.