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), acting on behalf of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), is soliciting proposals for an annual licensing renewal of a fully hosted emergency notification system. The procurement is specifically designed to support HSEMA's continuous 24/7/365 operational requirements. The contract seeks a comprehensive E-911 Citizen Emergency Notification System that will enable rapid communication during critical emergency scenarios. The solicitation, identified by reference number DCPO-2012-Q-0204, was officially posted on December 9, 2011, with a proposal submission deadline of December 29, 2011. Potential contractors must demonstrate capability to provide a robust, fully hosted notification platform that can integrate seamlessly with existing emergency management infrastructure and support real-time citizen alert mechanisms.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified vendors with expertise in emergency communication technologies. The procurement is focused on acquiring a critical communication infrastructure for the District's emergency management capabilities, suggesting a potential emphasis on technical competence and system reliability. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current document. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the annual licensing nature of the contract implies an ongoing financial commitment. Interested vendors should carefully review the full Request for Quotation (RQ749789-AM-01) to understand the complete technical specifications, integration requirements, and potential performance expectations for this emergency notification system contract.