FC0003575 Site #341 FA4 LEO-DNR-Wetipquin Creek State Park

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Low Earth Orbit satellite Internet service delivery to Wetipquin Creek State Park (Site #341) in Wicomico County under PORFP #FC0003575, with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. This is a location-specific award under Master Contract F50B4400028; DoIT will make separate awards to the Master Contractor submitting the most advantageous offer for each location.

The scope is LEO satellite telecommunications service to Building G (a historic building) at 22555 Wetipquin Road in Quantico, Maryland, with a minimum download bandwidth of 1 terabyte. The awardee must deliver Internet connectivity from State data aggregation facilities, maintain 99.7% end-to-end network availability for each installed circuit, and provide 24x7x365 maintenance support. The contract term is two years, commencing upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The transition-in period shall not exceed 60 days after NTP, with the awardee responsible for project management through transition completion.

Evaluation is based solely on lowest proposed price, encompassing monthly recurring charges, taxes, surcharges, connection fees, and special construction costs. The financial proposal must be fully loaded, including all labor, overhead, general operating expenses, administrative costs, and all other expenses necessary to perform the work; no separate overtime compensation is available. Proposed pricing must remain valid for 120 days from proposal submission.

The awardee's liability is limited to two times the total purchase order agreement amount. No MBE goal applies. Proposals must include a signed price sheet (Attachment 1), Conflict of Interest Affidavit, updated on-net list, installation timeline, assumptions, and technical documentation. The local point of contact is James Welch at (410) 855-3687. The procurement officer is Cherise Edmonds at (410) 697-9672.