DPIC - FEMS Knox Key Secure System - FY17- SB0

The District of Columbia's procurement opportunity, specifically for the Department of Public Infrastructure and Corrections (DPIC), involves the acquisition of a Knox Key Secure System for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) department in Fiscal Year 2017. This contract solicitation (ID: 66c85a33829eb5d86907253c) was posted on December 27, 2016, with an extremely short response window, closing on December 28, 2016. The procurement appears to be focused on securing a specialized key management system for emergency services, likely designed to provide controlled access and tracking for critical infrastructure and emergency response equipment. While specific technical requirements are not fully detailed in the available information, the contract seems to require a comprehensive key management solution that integrates with existing FEMS infrastructure and protocols. The rapid turnaround time suggests this was potentially an urgent or time-sensitive procurement need with minimal opportunity for extensive vendor questions or clarifications.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or vendor restrictions in the provided information. However, the "SB0" in the contract name might indicate a small business preference or designation. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are directly referenced in the available data. The procurement appears to be a targeted technological acquisition for the District of Columbia's emergency services infrastructure, potentially representing a strategic investment in access control and key management systems for FEMS. Given the brevity of the posting and the tight submission timeline, potential vendors would have needed to be highly responsive and prepared to quickly develop and submit a comprehensive proposal meeting the district's specific requirements for the Knox Key Secure System.