DCPO-2012-Q-0204-Annual Renewal for E-911 Citizen Emergency Notification System-HSEMA-RQ749789-AM-01

The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is seeking a contractor to provide an annual licensing for a fully hosted emergency notification system on behalf of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). The procurement, identified by solicitation number DCPO-2012-Q-0204, is specifically designed to support HSEMA's continuous 24/7/365 operational requirements. The primary objective is to secure a comprehensive E-911 Citizen Emergency Notification System that can effectively communicate critical emergency information to District residents. The solicitation requires a fully hosted solution that enables rapid and widespread communication during emergency scenarios. The key deliverables include an annual licensing agreement for the emergency notification platform, with technical capabilities to support broad-scale citizen alerts and notifications. The solicitation was posted on December 8, 2011, with proposals due by January 6, 2012, providing potential vendors approximately 30 days to prepare and submit their responses.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified technology vendors with demonstrated experience in emergency notification systems. The contract is specifically targeting a solution for HSEMA that can integrate with existing emergency communication infrastructure. The annual licensing nature of the procurement suggests this is likely a recurring technology service contract with potential for multi-year engagement. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, emergency notification system contracts for metropolitan jurisdictions typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on system complexity and population size. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of the system, indicating that technical capabilities, reliability, and proven performance will likely be significant evaluation criteria for vendor selection.