FC0002267 Site #313 FA4_LEO-DNR Scotland – 11175 Point Lookout Rd

The State of Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP #FC0002267) for data telecommunications services to support the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) facility located at 11175 Point Lookout Road in Scotland, Maryland. This secondary competition procurement is limited exclusively to Master Contractors awarded under the Data Telecommunications Master Contract #F50B44000028 and seeks connectivity services providing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet with a minimum download bandwidth of 1,000 Mbps. The solicitation requires vendors to deliver fully-loaded, monthly recurring service charges that encompass all associated costs including labor, overhead, and administrative expenses, along with non-recurring installation and special construction costs. Key deliverables include technical proposals (limited to two pages) describing services offered, an updated on-net list, installation timelines, and assumptions, as well as financial proposals with completed price sheets. The evaluation criteria focuses solely on the lowest proposed price for each location, calculated as the sum of total monthly recurring charges over the 24-month contract term plus installation costs minus any construction allowances. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with all questions due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The anticipated contract start date is upon execution of the purchase order, with a 60-day transition-in period and key personnel to be furnished within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed.

This procurement contains significant restrictions on eligible bidders, as only Master Contractors previously awarded contracts under the Data Telecommunications Master Contract #F50B44000028 may submit proposals, effectively limiting competition to pre-qualified vendors. There are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goals applicable to this purchase order. The contractor must maintain end-to-end network availability at 99.7% uptime for each installed circuit and provide 24/7/365 maintenance support, with contractor liability capped at two times the total purchase order agreement amount. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. The anticipated award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the total evaluation cost will be determined by the lowest compliant proposal that meets the technical and service requirements for the Point Lookout Road location. Contractors should note that no overtime amounts will be paid beyond the proposed fully-loaded prices, and service modifications may be requested through a Work Order process for bandwidth adjustments within the scope of the master contract.