Market Research and Test Evaluation for SAVER
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70RSAT25RFI000011
- Agency
-
Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- New York, New York, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), is seeking a contractor to conduct market research and test and evaluation of first responder tools and equipment through the SAVER Program. The contract involves comprehensive assessments of commercial emergency response equipment across multiple disciplines including search and rescue, firefighting, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. Potential contractors must demonstrate extensive testing facilities, have key personnel with subject matter expertise, and be capable of producing detailed technical reports and knowledge products. The Request for Information (RFI) requires respondents to submit a maximum 5-page response by February 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, detailing their capabilities in market research, equipment assessment, and first responder recruitment. Respondents must provide company details, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and socio-economic status, and be classified under NAICS codes 541330 or 541990.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for the contract, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors. The contract is expected to be a 5-year agreement with monthly progress reporting and a post-award conference required within 21 business days of contract award. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will require the selected contractor to develop up to 2 TechNotes, 5 market survey reports, 2 focus group reports, and 2 assessment reports. The contractor must be eligible for Secret clearance, though initial clearance is not mandatory. Work will primarily occur during standard business hours (9am-5pm EST, Monday-Friday), with potential weekend work. Contractors must have robust testing environments including search and rescue areas, firefighting structures, emergency management spaces, law enforcement tactical ranges, and medical simulation areas to support comprehensive equipment evaluations.
Notice text
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is seeking information from potential contractors capable of conducting market research and test and evaluation of first responder tools and equipment. The SAVER Program, managed by NUSTL, is a critical component of the Department of Homeland Security's effort to assist emergency responders in making informed procurement decisions. The program conducts impartial, practitioner-relevant, operationally oriented assessments and validations of emergency response equipment, tools and technology, providing essential information to the first responder community.
Please refer to the attachments to this notice for complete information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research and Test and Evaluation for SAVER SOW.pdf | ||
| 70RSAT25RFI000011 SAVER Support RFI.pdf |
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