Find Public Safety & Emergency RFPs in Washington DC

30 active opportunities· Updated daily

14+ agencies12 set-aside11 with posted budget

Active public safety & emergency opportunities in Washington DC right now come from agencies including STATE, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT OF DEFENSE and JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF, among others. The nearest deadline is September 6, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find public safety & emergency bids in Washington DC?

Washington DC public safety & emergency solicitations are spread across 14+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Washington DC sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a public safety & emergency bid is worth your time. The 30 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Water Treatment Services for All Water Systems on the U.S Embassy Amman CompoundSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-06--
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems Inc. (Teledy…DEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-07NONE-
GAGA-2026-I-0284 Audio Visual (AV) Systems ServicesDistrict of Columbia Public Schools2026-09-07--
Weather Monitoring systemsU.S. Department Of Commerce2026-09-10-$500K
Space and Spacecraft Systems DesignDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-10NONE-
Modular Mobile Office and Acoustic Workspace SystemsJUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11NONE$5.0M
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE- Massena NY Virtual Law Enforcement Training Facility- …U.S. General Services Administration2026-09-11Total Small Business Set-Aside$600K
MAHRS Human Resources Information Technology SystemsDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-11SBA$4.5M
Supply and Installation of Modular Stand-Alone Refrigeration Wall Systems- for …U.S. Embassy In Rome2026-09-11-$500K
Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of Electronic Security Systems at the R…HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11WOSB-
Cmr & Dcmr Police Security Booths and Cmr Perimeter Wall Construction.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-12NONE$500K
Supply and Delivery of specialized law enforcement training services and tactic…STATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-14-$5.0M
IRS Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Enterprise Systems Integ…TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE2026-09-14SBA$24.7M
Request for quotes for Preventive Maintenance services for Building Automation …STATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-15NONE-
Markes AutoSecure TD Systems - Service AgreementENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY2026-09-17SBA-
USCG and CBP C-130J Missionization Effort (Minotaur Mission Systems+)U.S. Department Of Homeland Security2026-09-17NONE-
Belize - Consultancy to Develop Dispatch RegulationsU.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation2026-09-18-$500K
BJS-Law Enforcement Calls for Service Data PlatformJUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-22--
Office Furniture Systems and ComponentsU.S. Department Of Justice2026-09-25-$150.0M
Z--MONO Replace Visitor Center HVAC SystemsU.S. Department Of The Interior2026-09-30Total Small Business Set-Aside$500K

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Tips for Winning Public Safety & Emergency Contracts in Washington DC

  • 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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