Request for Information- IPAWS NPWS
ID: IPAWSNPWSRFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYNATIONAL CONTINUITY SECTION(CON50)BERRYVILLE, VA, 22611, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b4eeca31e7de441e906047b9e5bf0b0b/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking contractor support for the National Public Warning System (NPWS) via a Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to gather information on capabilities related to the sustainment, modernization, and shelter fabrication of NPWS Primary Entry Point (PEP) stations, which are vital for issuing national emergency alerts and ensuring effective local communications. This initiative is crucial for maintaining a robust national alert infrastructure, including the management of over 70 PEP stations, upgrades to broadcasting capabilities, and compliance with federal regulations. Interested parties must submit their responses to Erin Cotter at erin.cotter@fema.dhs.gov by November 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM, as this RFI is intended solely for information gathering and does not constitute a commitment for a binding contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erin Cotter
    (301) 980-8545
    erin.cotter@fema.dhs.gov
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    FEMA IPAWS NPWS Recompete Draft SOW RFI Version 20251028.docx
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires contractor support for the National Public Warning System (NPWS), a critical national alert and warning system used by the President to issue warnings during emergencies. The Statement of Work outlines tasks for NPWS construction, sustainment, modernization, and decommissioning. This includes maintaining over 70 Primary Entry Point (PEP) stations, which are private radio stations equipped with backup systems to ensure continuous broadcasting. The contractor will manage upgrades to these stations, including fabricating and installing HEMP-hardened shelters with CBRN protection, and supporting the NPWS Technical Service Center. Key performance parameters include timely alert dissemination and broad population coverage. The project also covers environmental assessments, construction of new stations, and decommissioning of old ones, all while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and a seamless transition of responsibilities.
    FEMA IPAWS NPWS Recompete RFI Final.docx
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Division has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking contractor support for the sustainment, modernization, and shelter fabrication of its National Public Warning System (NPWS) Primary Entry Point (PEP) stations. These stations are crucial for national emergency alerts and support local communications. FEMA is gathering information on contractor capabilities, particularly in broadcast-based program planning, maintenance of high-performing teams across national radio broadcast sites, management of resilient shelters, experience with high-powered radio and live broadcast equipment, fuel system management, inventory control, and CONUS/OCONUS construction projects. Responses are due by November 21, 2025, and will help FEMA identify potential technical solution providers for this critical national alert infrastructure.
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