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 high‑speed, low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) internet connectivity to the Smallwood State Park Discovery Center (Site #335). The award will be made to a Master Contractor that can deliver the required service at the lowest price, meeting technical specifications, 99.7 % network uptime, 24 × 7 × 365 support, and a transition‑in plan completed within 60 days of a Notice to Proceed. The contract term is two years, with the possibility of service modifications via work orders. Proposals must be submitted electronically through eMMA by September 16, 2026.
• Service: LEO‑based broadband Internet for a single state park location
• Contract vehicle: Master Contract F50B4400028, PORFP FC0003411
• Performance period: 2 years (FA 4)
• Technical requirements: ≥99.7 % uptime, 24 × 7 × 365 maintenance, transition‑in ≤60 days
• Submission deadline: 16 Sep 2026 2:00 PM EST via eMMA
• Mandatory documents: Technical proposal (≤2 pages), price sheet (Excel & PDF), conflict‑of‑interest affidavit
• Evaluation: Lowest total monthly recurring charge (including taxes, fees, construction)
• Contact: Cherise Edmonds, Procurement Officer (410) 697‑9672, [email protected]