LEO Satellite Internet

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Office of Technology, is requesting quotes for a turnkey Low Earth Orbit satellite internet solution under Centralized Request for Quotation (CRFQ) 0231 OOT2700000007, with quotes due September 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. This is a central master agreement establishing an open-end contract framework for LEO internet services to support statewide connectivity.

The scope encompasses two service tiers. Fixed LEO service provides typical 100/25 Mbps bandwidth with unlimited data and no routine throttling for an estimated 12,000 monthly subscriptions, including equipment kits and professional installation; optional offerings include static IPv4 addresses and demarc extensions for 500 sites. Mobile LEO service delivers typical 50/25 Mbps bandwidth for an estimated 6,000 monthly subscriptions with mounting hardware options (vehicle mounts, window mounts, tripods, and pole mounts at 300 units each). The contract includes 24x7x365 technical support with all services and optional replacement hardware for an estimated 100 units over the contract term.

Vendors must complete the pricing page in its entirety, entering a unit price for every contract line item. Any unit price of $0.00 will be interpreted as offering that item at no cost for the entire contract term, including all renewal years. The estimated quantities are for evaluation purposes only; the state makes no commitment to purchase any specific volume. Failure to provide unit prices for every line item may result in disqualification.

Questions are due by 3:00 p.m. on September 21, 2026. Bids should be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. The assigned buyer is Toby L. Welch at (304) 558-8802 or toby.l.welch@wv.gov.