Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) to obtain data telecommunications services for a specific LEO satellite site (Site #333 FA4). The award will be made to the Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price for the defined location. The contractor must meet technical specifications from the Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract, provide a project manager, develop transition‑in/out plans, and maintain 99.7% network uptime with 24/7/365 support for a two‑year performance period (potentially up to four years under the PO Agreement). Submissions are due by Oct 26 2026 2:00 PM.
• Functional Area IV – Commodity Internet Service Delivery (LEO)
• Separate awards per location; this PORFP covers Site #333 FA4 (Kingsville)
• Mandatory provision of key personnel within 30 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP)
• Transition‑in must be completed within 60 days of NTP; ongoing maintenance required
• Pricing must be valid for 120 days; evaluation based on lowest total monthly recurring charge
• Contract term 2 years (performance) with possible extension to 4 years under PO Agreement
• Invoicing to “networkMaryland™” with payment within 30 days of proper invoice receipt.