Satellite/telecommunication hardware and installation

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for satellite and telecommunication hardware and installation, with quotes due June 9, 2014. Electronic submission is required, closing at 2:00 p.m. local time. In cases of tie bids, preference is given to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured commodities or services.

The scope comprises two distinct satellite communication systems. The first is an auto-deploy VSAT system featuring a 1.2-meter antenna with Evolution X5 Modem and Controller, delivering 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload speeds via IP Access, mounted on a portable aluminum skid. The second is a portable BGAN system with a battery-powered antenna supporting 464 kbps download and 448 kbps upload speeds via Galaxy 1 satellite service. Both systems must support voice over IP and data services and be out-of-box compatible with their respective service providers. The complete package also includes a Core PSI-50 19-inch rack-mounted emergency management PBX with dual WAN and quad LAN ports plus Wi-Fi, two Cisco 16-port Ethernet switches, thirty Grandstream desktop wired phones, two F4W-PPP50A portable power packs, a Core XT-Ruggedized emergency management kit with integrated 12-hour battery and four wireless phones, a ruggedized roll-away carrying case, three-year enhanced warranty, unlimited domestic voice calling for three years, and on-site eight-hour training and professional installation services including VSAT mounting and system integration.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, with evaluation considering product quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and overall economy. Bidders must submit separate unit prices for each item delivered to destination with all transportation charges prepaid unless otherwise specified. All questions must be submitted through the designated Question and Answer portal on the Solicitation Details View page; questions submitted by other methods will not be considered valid.