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Voice Interoperability Framework Research and Analysis

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The Voice Interoperability Framework Research and Analysis project, managed by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, aims to enhance communication interoperability across broadband solutions and disparate networks for DHS Components. The Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the designated contractor for this effort. The primary objective is to foster the development of tested, industry-led push-to-talk solutions and establish an approved, independently verified equipment list to ensure standardized and reliable communication tools. The scope of work includes ensuring that vendor-provided Mission Critical Services for voice, video, and data comply with 3GPP standards. The contractor will assess the readiness of cross-carrier and cross-vendor communications, identify existing technology barriers, and provide strategic recommendations to encourage broader industry adoption. This initiative will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing on the integration of secure and interoperable mission-critical communications.

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UIUC will research and analyze voice interoperability for DHS mission critical communication solutions.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Washington, DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/s&t
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Geoff SeaySmall Business Specialist/APFS Coordinator

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The goal is for DHS Components to achieve an enhanced level of interoperability when communicating across broadband solutions and disparate networks. Through this effort, DHS S&T will foster development of improved, tested, and interoperable PTT solutions by industry, tailored to the needs of DHS Components. Additionally, DHS S&T aims to drive the creation of an approved and independently tested equipment list to ensure reliable and standardized communication tools. Furthermore, S&T will ensure that Mission Critical Services (3GPP for Voice, Video and Data) as provided by vendors are compliant and interoperable. This includes assessing cross-carrier and cross-vendor Mission-Critical Communications readiness, identifying potential technology barriers, and providing recommendations to promote industry adoption.
Name and address of the contractor. The Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute (CIRI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Champaign, Illinois 61820-7406

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