Request for Information- IPAWS NPWS

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.

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.