FC0002979 – Site 328 FA4 LEO DNR – Prince Frederick

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Internet Service Delivery (LEO) connectivity services to Site #328 in Prince Frederick serving the Department of Natural Resources under Purchase Order Request for Proposals FC0002979, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Awards will be made separately to the Master Contractor submitting the most advantageous offer for each location; no MBE goals apply.

The scope is LEO telecommunications service delivery from state aggregation facilities to the termination point at 6904 Hallowing Lane in Prince Frederick. The service location is an office trailer requiring a minimum download bandwidth of 1 terabyte on the LEO network. The awardee must provide 99.7% uptime availability with 24x7x365 maintenance support and furnish key personnel within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

The contract term is 24 months, with an anticipated start date upon execution of the purchase order and a transition-in period not to exceed 60 days after NTP. Evaluation is based on lowest proposed price, including monthly recurring charges, taxes, surcharges, connection fees, and special construction costs. Financial proposals must be fully loaded with all labor, overhead, general operating, and administrative expenses included; no additional compensation is payable.

Offerors must submit proposals via email through eMMA, including a technical proposal addressing requirements in Sections 2.3 and 2.6 of the RFP, a financial proposal with completed price sheets, a signed conflict of interest affidavit, and acknowledgment that proposed prices remain valid for 120 days. The Procurement Officer is Cherise Edmonds (410-697-9672; Cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov).