CDPH Future Disease Surveillance System (FDSS) (CDT-OSTP)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking proposals for a Future Disease Surveillance System (FDSS) through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-10052, with the primary objective of implementing a modern, comprehensive disease tracking and monitoring technology platform. This procurement aims to replace the current disease surveillance infrastructure with a more advanced, adaptable system capable of supporting public health monitoring, outbreak detection, and data management. The RFP requires qualified bidders to provide a comprehensive technological solution that can integrate complex epidemiological data, support real-time tracking, and enable sophisticated analysis of disease trends and potential health threats. Key deliverables will likely include a robust software system, data migration capabilities, user interfaces, reporting tools, and potential integration with existing state and federal health databases. The solicitation timeline indicates that the original RFP was posted on August 7, 2025, with two subsequent addendums issued on September 5 and September 11, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of February 28, 2026. Evaluation criteria will be detailed in the attached evaluation workbook, which suggests a comprehensive scoring methodology that likely includes technical capabilities, implementation approach, cost-effectiveness, vendor experience, and system compatibility.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, government technology procurements often include provisions for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or local California-based vendors. The procurement appears to be open to technology vendors with extensive experience in public health informatics, data management systems, and healthcare software development. The attached documents, including multiple versions of attachments and exhibits, suggest a complex procurement process with potentially significant technical requirements. Though a specific budget range is not provided, enterprise-level disease surveillance systems typically represent substantial investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. The system will likely need to integrate with existing California state health infrastructure, federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) systems, and potentially other state and local health department technologies. Potential vendors should demonstrate expertise in healthcare data security, interoperability standards, real-time data processing, and comprehensive disease tracking methodologies.