NGCS & ESInet Fairfax VA & Regional 911 Authorities

Fairfax County, Virginia is leading a multi-jurisdictional Request for Proposal (RFP 2000004244) to establish contracts for Next Generation 9-1-1 Core Services (NGCS) and Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) solutions serving public safety answering points (PSAPs) across Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and other authorized 911 authorities. The procurement seeks comprehensive NG9-1-1 services that are reliable, resilient, and compliant with NENA i3 standards, requiring vendors to provide robust emergency communications infrastructure with advanced technological capabilities. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with extensive technical requirements, including network performance metrics, cybersecurity standards, and interoperability testing across multiple functional elements such as Emergency Services Routing Proxy, Policy Routing Function, and Location Validation Function. The RFP includes a rigorous evaluation process with an optional pre-proposal conference on January 8, 2026, written questions due by January 30, 2026, and electronic proposal submissions required by February 27, 2026. The comprehensive testing and evaluation schedule includes technical evaluation completion by April 3, 2026, cost evaluation by April 17, 2026, and independent interoperability and cybersecurity testing from April 27 through July 27, 2026.

The solicitation permits multiple business classifications and encourages participation from diverse vendors, including micro, small, minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and employment services organizations. Fairfax County will potentially award contracts to up to three qualified offerors, with a ten-year base contract term and five additional one-year renewal options. Pricing will be established using 2020 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, with monthly recurring fees and one-time project initiation costs to be paid by individual PSAPs or 911 authorities. Annual price increases are limited to five percent and must be supported by Consumer Price Index documentation. The contract includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing other public bodies to utilize the same pricing and terms. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement encompasses 171 PSAPs across multiple jurisdictions, suggesting a significant potential investment in modernizing emergency communication infrastructure. Vendors must obtain a Business, Professional and Occupational License for Fairfax County and demonstrate financial stability, technical expertise, and compliance with stringent service level agreement requirements.