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 obtain LEO (Low‑Earth‑Orbit) satellite internet connectivity for a specific state site (Site #332). The award will be made to an existing Master Contractor that can provide the most advantageous price and meet the technical specifications, including 99.7 % network uptime, 24 × 7 × 365 support, and a transition‑in period of no more than 60 days after a Notice to Proceed. The contract term for this location is two years, with the possibility of work‑order modifications for bandwidth changes. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by October 13 2026.
• Scope: Provision of end‑to‑end internet service (LEO satellite) from a state aggregation point to the termination point at the specified site.
• Requirements: Meet or exceed Master Contract technical standards, provide key personnel within 30 days of NTP, maintain 99.7 % uptime, and deliver 24 × 7 × 365 support.
• Deliverables: Detailed technical proposal (≤2 pages), price sheet, conflict‑of‑interest affidavit, and assumptions.
• Evaluation: Lowest total monthly recurring cost (including taxes, fees, construction) will be selected.
• Timeline: Issue Date 9/22/2026 → Questions due 9/29/2026 → Bid due 10/13/2026 → Award and NTP thereafter.
• Mandatory compliance: Only Master Contractors already awarded under the Data Telecommunications Master Contract may bid.