Fire and Emergency Services Reporting
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract to E-9 Corporation for a cloud-based Fire and Emergency Services Reporting Software platform, known as 'First Due'. This award, valued at $80,922.32, supports the Training Center Cape May Fire Department (TCCM FES) operations.
Scope of Work
The 'First Due' platform provides comprehensive capabilities for fire and emergency services, including:
- Incident reporting and records management
- Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
- Inventory management
- Inspections
- Staffing and training management
- Exposure incident reporting
Key requirements for the software include FEDRAMP authorization, compliance with NERIS 2025 standards, integration with Command Access Card (CAC), and secure remote access.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Value: $80,922.32
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: January 26, 2026
- Awarded To: E-9 CORPORATION
Justification for Award
This acquisition was justified as a sole source to E-9 Corporation. The 'First Due' platform is considered unique and highly specialized, with E-9 Corporation being the sole authorized vendor due to a strategic partnership and proprietary ownership. Alternatives were deemed to pose unacceptable mission risks, potential non-compliance with cybersecurity mandates, and failure to meet operational requirements for the TCCM FES.
Place of Performance
Cape May, NJ 08204, United States