Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is reissuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under its Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract (F50B4400028). The solicitation seeks a Master Contractor to provide LEO (Low‑Earth‑Orbit) satellite‑based internet connectivity for the specific location at 1820 Monkton Rd (Site #331). The award will be a separate purchase order for this site, with a performance period of two years, 24/7/365 support, and a minimum 99.7 % network uptime. The contractor must already be a Master Contractor on the underlying master contract and will be required to submit technical and financial proposals via the state’s eMMA system by the deadline.
• Scope: Provision of high‑availability internet service (LEO satellite) from a state aggregation point to the termination point at 1820 Monkton Rd, including installation, transition‑in planning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Eligibility: Only Master Contractors awarded under the Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract (F50B4400028) may bid.
• Submission: Electronic proposals (technical, financial, price sheet, conflict‑of‑interest affidavit) through eMMA by 2:00 PM EST, 11 Nov 2026.
• Evaluation: Lowest total price (monthly recurring charges, taxes, connection fees, construction costs) will be selected.
• Performance: 2‑year contract term, 99.7 % uptime requirement, 24 × 7 × 365 support, liquidated damages for non‑performance.
• Key Dates: Issue 27 Oct 2026, Questions due 31 Nov 2026, Proposal due 6 Nov 2026, award date not stated.
• Contact: Cherise Edmonds, Procurement Officer ([email protected], (410) 697‑9672).