Which of the following statements about selecting IPAWS OPEN$-$compatible alert origination software during the IPAWS Alerting Authority application process is FALSE?

A$.$ Because IPAWS is free, all alert origination software options are also free to public safety organizations.

B$.$ An organization must procure its own IPAWS OPEN$-$compatible alert origination software.

C$.$ Selected software should meet a jurisdiction's alerting needs.

D$.$ Software providers must execute a Memorandum of Agreement $($MOA$)$ with FEMA.