FC0002275 Site #314 FA4_LEO-DNR-6709 Cunningham Falls – Manor Visitor Center

Frederick County, Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet services through a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP #FC0002275). The procurement involves establishing and maintaining a 1 Terabyte LEO satellite internet connection at Cunningham Falls State Park's Manor Area Visitor Center in Thurmont, Maryland, with a contract term of 24 months. Deliverables include service installation with associated non-recurring installation and special construction charges, as well as monthly recurring service charges (MRC) for continuous connectivity throughout the contract period. Responses must include fully loaded pricing that encompasses all labor, overhead, general operating expenses, administrative costs, and all other expenses necessary to perform the work, along with total MRC costs for the 24-month term and itemized installation costs. Evaluation criteria include the completeness and competitiveness of pricing proposals, with allowances for construction waivers or fee reductions that will be factored into the total evaluation cost. The questions deadline is May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with all inquiries required to be submitted in writing via email to the Procurement Officer with the subject line "Question for PORFP # FC0002275," and the overall bid submission deadline is May 19, 2026. Responses must be submitted exclusively through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system.

This procurement opportunity is strictly limited to Master Contractors that have been previously awarded contracts under the Data Telecommunications Master Agreement (BPO# F50B44000028), significantly restricting the pool of eligible bidders to only those vendors with existing master contractor status. No overtime payments or additional compensation beyond the proposed fully loaded price will be provided to the selected contractor. The local point of contact for this opportunity is James Welch from the Maryland DNR, who can be reached at (410) 855-3687 or james.welch@maryland.gov for clarifications or additional information. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, pricing will be evaluated based on the total cost of ownership including installation fees and 24 months of monthly service charges. The successful contractor must be capable of designing, installing, and maintaining satellite internet infrastructure compatible with the existing operational environment at a state park visitor center facility.