State Fire Marshal - OFIRMS-NERIS Integration

The Ohio State Fire Marshal is seeking a technical integration solution to develop an automated API for submitting fire service incidents to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), replacing the previous NFIRS reporting method. The primary objective is to ensure FEMA compliance and maintain eligibility for direct federal fire department grants by meeting United States Fire Administration reporting requirements. The proposed system must automatically upload incidents from OFIRMS to NERIS with specific technical specifications, including continuous upload processes, support for multiple incident sources (Import, Portal, iOS, Android), and a parallel processing capability supporting up to 10 simultaneous processes. Key deliverables include an automated upload mechanism with a robust retry system to manage potential API downtimes, the ability for administrative manual intervention, and execution on a separate system instance to prevent disruption of existing processes. The contract opportunity is time-sensitive, with a critical deadline of December 1, 2025, for onboarding Ohio's fire departments in FEMA District 5, and requiring full NERIS system compliance for 2026 incident reporting.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the contract opportunity, the technical complexity suggests a need for vendors with advanced software integration and API development capabilities. The existing infrastructure involves the OFIRMS system, which will require seamless integration with the new NERIS reporting platform. The project appears focused on a technology solution rather than a traditional vendor supply contract, indicating potential preference for technology firms with experience in government data systems, emergency response reporting, and federal compliance frameworks. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the document, though the technical specifications and critical compliance deadline suggest a significant technical undertaking. Potential respondents should have demonstrated expertise in government data integration, API development, and experience working with federal reporting systems, particularly in the emergency services domain.