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CAD-to-CAD Interoperability Compliance / Conformance

ID: 70RSAT25RFI000037 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate's efforts to conduct market research in support of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) -to-CAD Interoperability Compliance / Conformance testing for the Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS).

The purpose of this RFI is to perform market research and to identify qualified and interested sources with the capability and experience in providing services identified in the RFI.

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems are an integral part of emergency response. Public safety personnel rely on CAD systems to track incidents, dispatch personnel based on location information, and send relevant information to these dispatched personnel, among other things. CAD-to-CAD interoperability is vital to successfully respond to incidents that require a unified response from multiple jurisdictions or public safety (Fire/Law Enforcement/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS)) disciplines. Without interoperable systems, personnel are incapable of efficiently sharing information and leveraging the CAD system's full capabilities, costing incident responders precious time.

Most CAD technology in use today by first responders was not developed to be interoperable with other systems and no communication or data exchange standards are currently in widespread use. DHS S&T sponsored research has resulted in the development of a CAD-to-CAD Interoperability Functional Specification, Technology Solution Description, and other artifacts that can be potentially leveraged to develop a CAD-to-CAD interoperable testing approach that will encourage and ensure better reliability and consistency across the ecosystem.

The ultimate objective is to address the lack of data communications that are interoperable between different first responder's disciplines and systems.

Respondents are requested to use the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO) and respond to the questions in the attached RFI.

Background
This Request for Information (RFI) supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate’s efforts to conduct market research in support of computer-aided dispatch (CAD)-to-CAD Interoperability Compliance / Conformance testing for the Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS).

The goal is to address the lack of interoperable data communications between different first responder disciplines and systems, which is crucial for efficient emergency response. CAD systems are essential for tracking incidents and dispatching personnel, and interoperability among these systems is vital for effective multi-jurisdictional responses.

Work Details
The high-level objectives of the CAD-to-CAD Interoperability Compliance / Conformance testing project include:

1) Proposing and implementing a CAD-to-CAD interoperability compliance and conformance testing methodology that can be scaled nationwide.

2) Collaborating with CAD stakeholders, including Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), to foster industry understanding and support throughout the project.

3) Defining appropriate technical means for conducting interoperability testing, including evaluating standards-based interoperability, developing testing use cases, and conducting pilots to validate these capabilities.

4) Recommending a comprehensive, sustainable, market-based business model to implement and govern interoperability testing that ensures long-term financial viability without relying on perpetual government funding or subsidy.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is expected to begin in XX/XX/2025 and end in XX/XX/202X.

Place of Performance
Work under this project shall be performed within the contiguous United States (CONUS).
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Overview

Agency
DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) [DHS]
Response Deadline
Nov. 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Oct. 1, 2024, 1:31 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSC
AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$19.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
12%
On 10/1/24 DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued Sources Sought 70RSAT25RFI000037 for CAD-to-CAD Interoperability Compliance / Conformance due 11/1/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541990 and PSC AJ11.
Primary Contact
Name
Jennifer K. Koons   Profile
Email
jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Mariaah Daniel   Profile
Email
mariaah.daniel@hq.dhs.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS > SCI TECH ACQ DIV
FPDS Organization Code
7001-STAD00
Source Organization Code
100170417
Last Updated
Dec. 5, 2024
Last Updated By
jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov
Archive Date
Dec. 5, 2024