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June 28, 2021 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES - Call for First Responder Tech by DHS - DUE JULY 2

RESPONSES DUE BY JULY 2ND AT 4 PM EASTERN

PLEASE NOTE THE SHORT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE BELOW

The TCS and the Defence Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, would like to make you, your clients, and your contacts aware of a broad call by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for prototype and mature technology related to 10 different topic areas, all aimed at improving the efficacy of first responders (police, fire, emergency medical technicians, etc.)

All information can be found in the attachments here:

https://sam.gov/opp/ccbc46b2d28241bab3eedea6dc7932d3/view

Before making a submission, the TCS encourages firms to speak with DHS to have their questions answered and ensure their submission covers the appropriate information. Once a submission is made, DHS can no longer speak with potential applicants. Companies can contact Trade Commissioner Bobby Tate for an introduction to DHS if needed – Robert.tate@international.gc.ca Applicants will also need to register on the DHS's portal - https://baa2.st.dhs.gov/

DHS is targeting technologies at either TRL 3-4 or TRL 5-6, with the goal of raising them to TRL 7+ through this program. Initial submissions are in the form of a white paper, maximum of 10 single-sided pages. These will be rated within 30 days, and those of interest to DHS will be asked to make a more detailed full proposal.

The 10 topic areas are listed here for easy reference, but companies should check the above SAM.gov site for full information:

1. Updated Law Enforcement Duty Uniform

2. Low Profile Riot Protection Gear

3. Riot Protection Helmet

4. Less-Lethal Chemical Irritant (CI) For Crowd Control

5. Less-Lethal Options for Crowd Environments

6. Tracking Criminal Actors in Large Crowds

7. Multi-spectrum Laser Detection

8. Multi-spectrum Laser Eyewear Protection

9. Rapidly Deployed Physical Barriers for Area Denial

10. Threat Characterization and Research and Development Solutions

General questions on working with DHS should be referred to Trade Commissioner Bobby Tate at the above email address.

TCS colleagues, please link referrals to opportunity # 1-1NL3E1 for tracking.

Bobby Tate
Trade Commissioner, Defence and Aerospace | Délégué commercial, défense et aérospatiale
Robert.Tate@international.gc.ca
Telephone | Téléphone (202) 682-7744
Facsimile | Télécopieur (202) 682-7618
Embassy of Canada

501 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

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