CATIS Aviation Tracking (DGS-OTA)

The State of California, Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Division is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of a new cloud-based aviation tracking and information system called the CAL FIRE Aviation Tracking and Information System (CATIS). The system must integrate with all CAL FIRE applications and programs that track aviation information, and replace the existing Aviation Information Management System (AIMS). Key requirements include automatically integrating data from sensors and hardware installed on aircraft, plotting georeferenced data on maps, communicating with other CAL FIRE systems, and providing flexible, user-friendly reporting capabilities. The contract will be for an initial three-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Bids are due by August 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT and will be evaluated based on administrative, technical, and cost assessments, with the contract awarded to the lowest cost bidder that meets all requirements.

This procurement has a minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, and DVBE and small business preferences may be applied. The IFB does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Pricing details are provided in a separate Cost Worksheet, and the overall budget and award value are not explicitly stated, but the contract will be a fixed-price agreement with the potential for work authorizations on a labor-hour basis for any additional work.