Find Public Safety & Emergency RFPs in Indiana

11 active opportunities· Updated daily

7+ agencies1 set-aside4 with posted budget

Active public safety & emergency opportunities in Indiana right now come from agencies including State of Indiana, U.S. Department Of Defense and Indiana State Police, among others. The nearest deadline is August 7, 2026. New solicitations are added daily — sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Electro-Optical Sight Systems (EOSS)U.S. Department Of Defense2026-08-07$10.0M
ISP Museum Branded ItemsIndiana State Police2026-08-26$50K
ISP Museum Branded ItemsState Police2026-08-26NONE$75K
Community Supports IT SystemsIndiana Family & Social Svcs Admin2026-09-10$5.0M
Community Supports IT SystemsFamily & Social Svcs Admin2026-09-10
Buoys for Law Enforcement 156532State of IndianaTBD
Request for Qualifications - AV Procurement - Volume 5 Project Manual With Add …City of West LafayetteTBD
Maintenance Items for Jasper-Pulaski 156870State of IndianaTBD
ISP Museum Promotional Branded ItemsState of IndianaTBD
Indiana Emergency Healthcare SystemsState of IndianaTBD
Technical Systems Maintenance, Operations, and SupState of IndianaTBD

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Tips for Winning Public Safety & Emergency Contracts in Indiana

  • FEMA grants (Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Areas Security Initiative, SAFER, AFG) drive billions in state/local public safety procurement. Monitor FEMA grant awards — funded agencies must procure equipment competitively within specific timelines.
  • The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) from FEMA defines what equipment is eligible for DHS grant funding. Ensure your products have AEL codes — agencies can only buy grant-funded equipment from the approved list.
  • Public safety procurement often uses cooperative contracts (Houston-Galveston Area Council / BuyBoard, Sourcewell) for vehicles, equipment, and technology. Getting on these cooperatives gives access to thousands of fire, EMS, and law enforcement buyers.

Public Safety & Emergency RFP FAQ

How do FEMA grants create procurement opportunities?

FEMA distributes billions annually through programs like HSGP (Homeland Security Grant Program), UASI (Urban Areas Security Initiative), SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response), and AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grants). Grant recipients must follow 2 CFR Part 200 procurement rules, creating competitive bidding opportunities for equipment, training, planning, and exercises.

What is the FEMA Authorized Equipment List?

The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) categorizes equipment eligible for DHS/FEMA grant funding. It covers categories like personal protective equipment, CBRNE detection, communications, cyber security, and physical security. Vendors should ensure their products have assigned AEL codes and reference them in proposals to grant-funded agencies.

How do 911/dispatch system procurements work?

911 dispatch systems (CAD, phone systems, radio consoles) are procured by county or regional 911 authorities, often funded by 911 surcharge revenue. These are typically large, multi-year contracts with competitive RFP processes. Next Generation 911 (NG911) migration is driving significant new investment nationwide as systems transition from analog to IP-based technology.

Are there set-asides for small businesses in public safety procurement?

Federal DHS contracts have standard SBA small business set-asides. State and local agencies may have their own small business programs. However, many public safety procurements are exempt from typical procurement rules in declared emergencies. The COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) hiring grants and JAG (Justice Assistance Grants) program also drive local procurement with federal compliance requirements.

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