First Responder Technologies under SAVER project.
ID: 70RSAT25RFI000008Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSSCI TECH ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking information on commercially available indoor localization and tracking technologies for emergency responders as part of its System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program. The objective is to gather details on various first responder technologies, including fixed position radiation detectors, telemedicine solutions, ballistic helmets, and AI-based weapon detection systems, to assist response organizations in equipment selection and procurement. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of emergency responders and ensuring effective response strategies across federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their information through an online survey by March 9, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Norman Kaufmann at norman.kaufmann@hq.dhs.gov or Mohammed Rizki at mohammed.rizki@hq.dhs.gov.

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    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on commercially available technologies for emergency responders for its System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program. The RFI aims to research indoor localization and tracking technologies, as well as identify vendors related to various first responder technologies such as radiation detectors, telemedicine, and AI weapon detection systems. This RFI, posted on January 8, 2025, with responses due by March 9, 2025, is strictly for market research and does not constitute a request for proposals or a binding contract. Respondents are encouraged to provide detailed information about their technologies through a specified online survey. The information collected may influence future procurement decisions and be published in SAVER documents, emphasizing the emphasis on operationally relevant, practitioner-oriented assessments in the context of emergency response equipment selection. All submissions become federal property and are not returned, highlighting the RFI’s role in strategic planning without any associated costs to the government.
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