
Mission statement
The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC) is the independent oversight governance body for the NG9-1-1 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Forest Guide, and other technical interoperability services key necessary for interoperability and security in NG9-1-1 in North America and beyond. These services are required under standards promulgated by NENA: The 9-1-1 Association and the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF. NIOC sets the rules and policy for operating these services and performs oversight for their day-to-day operation, including compliance and finances.
For more information about what we do, read our bylaws.
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News
Version 1.0 Validation Policy for the Next Generation 9-1-1 Public Key Infrastructure Now Available
The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC) is pleased to announce completion of Version 1.0 of the NIOC PSAP Credentialing Agency (PCA) Certificate Validation Guidelines for the NG9-1-1 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Otherwise known as the Validation Policy (VP), it is a companion to the PCA Certificate Policy (CP) and contains guidelines for verifying the identity and role […]
NIOC Seeks Volunteer Representing Public Safety Associations
The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC), the independent oversight body for standards-driven interoperability programs for NG9-1-1, congratulates Kris Zuniga, Commander, Kings County Sheriff’s Office, on his impending retirement! Kris has served citizens in Kings County honorably – his service on the NIOC will be missed! Kris’ retirement creates a vacancy representing Public Safety Associations that […]
NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission Makes Award for Forest Guide RFP
The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC), the independent oversight body for standards-driven interoperability programs for NG9-1-1, is proud to announce the award of its RFP implementing a Forest Guide to Intrado Life and Safety. In vetting the Forest Guide RFP responses, NIOC established an all-volunteer subject-matter-expert RFP Review Panel to evaluate sealed-bid proposals, score them, […]
NIOC Quarterly Public Meeting
In accordance with its bylaws and sunshine policy, the first NIOC meeting of each quarter is a public meeting. Accordingly, the meeting for April 14, 2021 at 12:00 ET will have a portion available to the public, with dedicated time for the public to address the Commission. Members of the public may join via Zoom: […]
Forest Guide Questions and Answers Final Round
The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC) is pleased to announce release of the final round of questions and answers (Q&A) for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Forest Guide.The Q&A final round can be viewed here:Download Forest Guide RFP final round Q&A HereThe RFP can be downloaded here:Download the Forest Guide RFP HereNote that […]
Forest Guide RFP Q&A Round 2
The NG9-1-1 Interoperability Oversight Commission (NIOC) is pleased to announce release of the second round of questions and answers (Q&A) for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Forest Guide. Though the answers have a variety of responses and clarifications to technical matters, respondents should note the following important updates to the RFP: The proposal […]
Upcoming Meetings
Commission matters and meetings are generally open to the public. Additionally, each quarter, the first meeting of the Commission is open to the public. For information contact us at admin@ng911ioc.org.
Review our sunshine/open meetings policy here.
Get in touch with us
Contact us with any inquiries: admin@ng911ioc.org