Find Public Safety & Emergency RFPs in Washington DC

17 active opportunities· Updated daily

11+ agencies7 set-aside7 with posted budget

Active public safety & emergency opportunities in Washington DC right now come from agencies including STATE, DEPARTMENT OF, TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF and HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, among others. The nearest deadline is October 20, 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 11+ 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 17 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
Senior Law Enforcement AdvisorSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-10-20--
FY27- Request for Quotation for Promotional Items- Set Aside for SBE and CBE ve…District of Columbia - D.C HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE AUTHORITY2026-10-20--
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Multimodal Standards Development, Main…TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF2026-10-21NONE$9.8M
Ballistic Helmet and Shield - SupplySTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-10-26NONE-
Head Start in State Systems Sole Source AwardHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF2026-10-29NONE$5.0M
Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of Electronic Security Systems at the R…HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF2026-10-29WOSB-
IRS Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Enterprise Systems Integ…TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE2026-10-30SBA$24.7M
Medicaid Data Analysis for Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens and Information Syst…HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF2026-10-31NONE-
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research And Commercial Solutions Opening…TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF2026-11-02NONE$2.0M
Recoverable Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Frontline Operational Awareness…HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF2026-11-05-$150.0M
U.S. Embassy Mexico-International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL Mexi…STATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-11-06-$1.5M
Prohibited Items Mail Back Concessions ProgramAirports Council International2026-11-12--
Level III Small Unmanned Aircraft SystemsU.S. Department Of Homeland Security2026-12-12--
2024 Star of Life AmbulancesU.S. General Services Administration2026-12-31--
Preventative Maintenance services for Building Automation SystemsU.S. Department Of State2027-04-13--
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS (N00024-19-R-4145 Br…DEPT OF DEFENSE2028-02-06--
Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Next Generation Structural Materials an…TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF2029-04-01-$250K

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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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