Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) and Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) to Enable Statewide Delivery of Next Generation 911 (NG911)
ID: RFP 202691101
• State: Nebraska
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Background
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) is issuing this solicitation to select a qualified contractor for the provision of an Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) and Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) to enable statewide delivery of Next Generation 911 (NG911).
This initiative is part of Nebraska's transition from Legacy 911 and Enhanced 911 systems, driven by the need for improved multimedia emergency response and compliance with evolving standards.
The project aims to enhance operational efficiency and ensure reliable service across the state's Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, cutover, operating, and maintaining the NG911 solution. Key services include:
1. **ESInet Architecture and Design**: Provide a design conforming to NENA i3 standards, including multi-site redundancy and session border control.
2. **NGCS Implementation**: Interoperate with NGCS functional elements such as BCF, ESRP, ECRF, and LIS while ensuring compliance with interface standards.
3. **GIS Data Management**: Utilize GIS data for routing decisions and maintain required layers as per NENA standards.
4. **Call Flow Handling**: Implement NENA i3 call flows supporting real-time multimedia communication.
5. **Security Measures**: Implement security protocols including mutual TLS, data encryption, and incident response processes.
6. **Logging and Reporting**: Produce end-to-end logs for emergency transactions and provide operational reports on system performance.
7. **Interoperability Testing**: Participate in interoperability testing to validate system performance against established standards.
Period of Performance
The contract term is five years from execution, with options to renew for ten additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed statewide across Nebraska's PSAPs.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with minimum qualifications outlined in the RFP. They must also adhere to applicable federal regulations regarding 911 services and possess necessary certifications for personnel involved in the project.
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) is issuing this solicitation to select a qualified contractor for the provision of an Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) and Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) to enable statewide delivery of Next Generation 911 (NG911).
This initiative is part of Nebraska's transition from Legacy 911 and Enhanced 911 systems, driven by the need for improved multimedia emergency response and compliance with evolving standards.
The project aims to enhance operational efficiency and ensure reliable service across the state's Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, cutover, operating, and maintaining the NG911 solution. Key services include:
1. **ESInet Architecture and Design**: Provide a design conforming to NENA i3 standards, including multi-site redundancy and session border control.
2. **NGCS Implementation**: Interoperate with NGCS functional elements such as BCF, ESRP, ECRF, and LIS while ensuring compliance with interface standards.
3. **GIS Data Management**: Utilize GIS data for routing decisions and maintain required layers as per NENA standards.
4. **Call Flow Handling**: Implement NENA i3 call flows supporting real-time multimedia communication.
5. **Security Measures**: Implement security protocols including mutual TLS, data encryption, and incident response processes.
6. **Logging and Reporting**: Produce end-to-end logs for emergency transactions and provide operational reports on system performance.
7. **Interoperability Testing**: Participate in interoperability testing to validate system performance against established standards.
Period of Performance
The contract term is five years from execution, with options to renew for ten additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed statewide across Nebraska's PSAPs.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with minimum qualifications outlined in the RFP. They must also adhere to applicable federal regulations regarding 911 services and possess necessary certifications for personnel involved in the project.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Request for Proposal
Opportunity ID
RFP 202691101
Version
1
Response Deadline
April 15, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Feb. 10, 2026
Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000,000 - $150,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Low
On 2/10/26 Nebraska Public Service Commission in Nebraska issued Request for Proposal Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) and Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) to Enable Statewide Delivery of Next Generation 911 (NG911) with ID RFP 202691101 due 4/14/26.
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