Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) under its Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract (F50B4400028) to provide dedicated LEO (Low‑Earth‑Orbit) internet connectivity for a single site (Site #333, Kingsville, MD). The award will be made to an existing Master Contractor that can deliver the required bandwidth, meet technical specifications, and maintain service at a 99.7 % uptime level for a two‑year performance period, with the possibility of a four‑year contract term. The contractor must submit a transition‑in plan (max 60 days), provide 24 × 7 × 365 support, and adhere to strict invoicing and reporting requirements. The solicitation is limited to Master Contractors already holding the overarching master contract and will be submitted electronically via the eMMA system.
• Scope: Provision of end‑to‑end internet service from a state aggregation point to the specified termination point (Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville).
• Performance: Minimum 99.7 % network availability, 24/7 support, 60‑day transition‑in window, 2‑year service term (potential 4‑year agreement).
• Evaluation: Lowest total monthly recurring charge (including taxes, fees, construction costs).
• Submission: Electronic via eMMA; deadline 09/10/2026 2:00 PM EST.
• Questions due: 09/03/2026 2:00 PM EST (email to procurement officer).
• Mandatory requirements: Must be an existing Master Contractor under contract F50B4400028; must provide key personnel within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.