Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is re‑issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under its Data Telecommunications Services Master Contract (F50B4400028) to provide LEO (Low‑Earth‑Orbit) satellite‑based Internet connectivity to the specific location at 1820 Monkton Rd (Site #331). Only Master Contractors already awarded a contract under the master agreement may submit. The contractor will be responsible for provisioning the circuit, meeting 99.7 % uptime, providing 24 × 7 × 365 support, and delivering a transition‑in plan within 60 days of a Notice to Proceed. Pricing is evaluated on the lowest total cost (monthly recurring charges, taxes, connection fees, construction). The contract term for this PO is two years (FA 4) with a possible four‑year overall agreement term. Submissions are due 11 Nov 2026 via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system.
• Scope: LEO satellite Internet service to a single state site (Monkton Rd).
• Mandatory master‑contract status – only pre‑qualified contractors may bid.
• Performance: 99.7 % network uptime, 24 × 7 × 365 maintenance, 60‑day transition‑in.
• Evaluation: Lowest total cost (monthly fees, taxes, connection & construction).
• Duration: 2‑year functional‑area period (FA 4).
• Submission deadline: 06 Nov 2026, 2:00 PM EST, electronic only.
• Contact: Cherise Edmonds, Procurement Officer (410‑697‑9672, [email protected]).