B-50565 Amendment 1 - Vendor Questions and Answers.docx

This is a Vendor Questions and Answers addendum for BidBuy #26-448DOIT-ADMIN-B-50565, issued by the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) for a Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet procurement. The solicitation seeks to establish an indefinite quantity, joint purchase master contract with a single authorized Starlink partner to provide Starlink LEO Satellite Terminals, Accessories, and Service to governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies. The line items include an estimated quantity of 200 units for 50GB Monthly Priority Data plans, though all quantities are estimates for evaluation purposes only and do not represent guaranteed future orders. The original bid opening date was extended from January 28-29, 2026, to February 4, 2026. Equipment will be delivered to addresses specified on individual purchase orders, with most State orders going to the DoIT warehouse at 5300 S 6th Frontage Road, Springfield, IL 62703, though other governmental units and not-for-profit agencies may specify alternative delivery locations.

This procurement is limited to authorized Starlink partners, and vendors must provide documentation verifying their authorization to sell Starlink products and services; other LEO satellite providers are not eligible. The State is not seeking technical support or monitoring services from the vendor. Shipping costs are acceptable as direct pass-through charges of actual, documented costs without markup, surcharge, or additional fees, and all deliveries shall be made FOB Destination. Orders against the contract will be placed by the State or eligible institutions using approved purchase order or basic ordering agreement forms, with each order including applicable billing, shipping details, and relevant Starlink service agreements governing product and service usage.