Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under Master Contract F50B4400028 to provide data telecommunications services for a specific site (1820 Monkton Rd, Site #331) using Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) internet delivery (Functional Area IV). The award will be made to the Master Contractor offering the lowest price that meets the technical specifications. The contractor must deliver end‑to‑end connectivity from a state aggregation point to the termination point, maintain 99.7 % network uptime, provide 24 × 7 × 365 support, and submit transition‑in/out plans, inventory reports, and compliance documentation. The performance period is two years, with a possible four‑year contract term if additional work orders are issued.
• Scope: LEO‑based internet connectivity for a state‑owned location, including installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
• Technical requirements: 99.7 % uptime, 24 × 7 × 365 support, adherence to Master Contract terms.
• Deliverables: Transition‑in plan (≤ 60 days), transition‑out plan, SOPs for network monitoring, problem‑reporting procedures, escalation timetable, CJIS background checks for high‑security sites (none for this location).
• Evaluation: Lowest total price (monthly recurring charges, taxes, connection fees, construction costs).
• Submission: Proposals due 10/26/2026 2:00 PM EST via eMMA; required attachments include a Word technical proposal, signed price sheet (PDF & Excel), and conflict‑of‑interest affidavit.
• Contract term: 2‑year performance period; potential extensions via work orders up to a total of four years.