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In the effort to solve the widespread
problem of communications interoperability,
Phase II of the "Commercial Equipment
Direct Assist Program" (CEDAP )
will be accepting application through
January 13, 2006.
CEDAP is unlike a grant, this DHS program
fills gaps by have equipment sent directly
to departments and agencies that are
challenged to identify and fund the
technology they need for their homeland
security and mutual aid missions. Created
by the Office for State and Local Government
Coordination and Preparedness (OSLGP),
CEDAP is designed for first responders
serving populations under 100,000.
Applicants choose from a catalogue
that includes communications interoperability,
information sharing, chemical detection,
sensor devices, and personal protection
equipment, agencies choose the "package"
they need and submit their request through
a simple application process.
The available equipment currently includes:
Personal Protective Equipment
o CEDAP PPE Ensemble, Certified to NFPA
1994 Class 3 Requirements
Rescue Tools
o AMKUS - Spreaders, Cutters, and RAM
Tools (Gasoline-Powered)
o AMKUS - Spreaders, Cutters, and RAM
Tools (Electric-Powered)
Thermal Imaging, Night Vision, Video
Surveillance
o AN/PVS-7B Style Single Tube Night
Vision Goggle
o ArmorNet Overt Camera / Transmitter
Digital Wireless
o Digital TACVest COFDM Video System
Body-Worn Digital Video
o ENVIS - Evader's Night Vision Imaging
System
o Modular Portable Video System
o MX-2 Handheld Thermal Imager
o Optim Freedomview Fiber Optic Scope
Kit
o Rugged Night Vision Monocular Kit
o SearchCam 2000 - Standard
o Sentinel - Surveillance System
o Stedi-Eye Gyro Stabilized Binoculars
with Night Vision Eyepieces
o Thermal Imager for Fire Service Responders
o Thermal Imager for Law Enforcement
o Thermovision Scout ZX
o Video Detective
Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
Detection
o Berkeley Nucleonics 951 PRD
o Bruker RAID-M Handheld Chemical Agent
Detector
o GASALERT MICRO5PID Detection Equipment
for CEDAP
o HazMatID Portable Chemical Identifier
o QSA 102 Chemical Biological Sampling
Kit
o Thermo Electron Miran Sapphire
Information Technology and Risk Management
Tools
o Advanced Vehicle Tracking System
o ArcGIS
o COPLINK
o Countermeasures Risk Analysis Software
Terrorism Tool Kit
o Guardian GPS Tracking
o i2 Analyst's Notebook 6
o PEAC-WMDv5 Decision Support tool
o Search & Rescue Tracking System
Interoperable Communication Gateways
o Incident Commanders' Radio Interface
(ICRI)
o Radio Inter-Operability System (RIOS)
The updated CEDAP 2005 briefing book,
which includes Frequently Asked Questions,
an equipment list (above), the application
form (hard copy) and other guidelines
can be found at http://www1.rkb.mipt.org/contentdetail.cfm?content_id=83219
registration is required on that site
but is free and is easy to complete.
CEDAP was funded at $32 million for
fiscal year 2005, and for FY 2006 the
House and Senate approved $50 million
through the 2006 Homeland Security Appropriations
Bill. Applications are found online
and are very straight forward and easy
to complete.
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