State Fire Marshal - OFIRMS-NERIS Integration

The State of Ohio, specifically the State Fire Marshal's office, is seeking a technology integration contract to develop an API that facilitates automated fire incident reporting to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). The primary objective is to create a system that can continuously upload fire incident data from Ohio's Fire Incident Reporting Management System (OFIRMS) to NERIS, ensuring compliance with United States Fire Administration reporting requirements. The solution must automatically upload incidents with a "OFIRMS Submitted" status from multiple sources including import, portal, iOS, and Android platforms, with no manual intervention required for error-free incidents. The system will implement up to 10 parallel processing streams on a separate instance to prevent disruption of existing processes, and must include a robust retry mechanism to handle potential API downtime scenarios. The contract has a critical deadline of December 1, 2025, as Ohio, being in FEMA District 5, must onboard its fire departments and ensure 2026 incident reporting compliance to maintain eligibility for direct federal fire department grants.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, the contract appears focused on technical capabilities for system integration and automated reporting. The project requires advanced technical expertise in API development, system integration, and robust error handling mechanisms. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, though the project builds upon existing OFIRMS infrastructure and requires seamless integration with the new NERIS reporting system. The contract appears to be targeting technology vendors with specific capabilities in government reporting systems, emergency services data management, and federal compliance frameworks. While no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of the project and the critical nature of federal grant compliance suggest a significant investment in developing a reliable, scalable reporting solution for Ohio's fire service incident data management.