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Homeland Security

DHS S&T Issues RFI for Mobile Alert Service

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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

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In response to the Warning, Alert, and Response Network (WARN) contained within the SAFE Port Act, the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology branch has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). The RFI is to solicit information on capability gaps in the initial deployment of CMAS as well as future enhancements in capabilities and changes due to evolving technologies. The agency is also interested in the availability of research and development as…

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