Digital Carcass Mobile App

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered FWP-RFI-2019-0067 seeking a vendor to develop a paperless carcass tag mobile application, stemming from Senate Bill 50 passed in the 2017 Legislative session. The primary objective is to create a digital carcass tagging system that allows hunters to electronically validate tags and legally possess, use, store, donate, or transport game animals after lawful killing. The mobile app must include two critical interfaces: a customer-facing platform and an internal interface for FWP Enforcement personnel. The RFI was released on September 5, 2018, with a closing date of September 27, 2018, at 2:00 PM MDT, using commodity code 1020 for Computing Services. The primary contact for this RFI is Kari Shinn, reachable at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249, and vendors are expected to provide detailed information about their capabilities to develop the mobile application. Importantly, this RFI will not result in a direct contract award but is designed to gather comprehensive information about potential technological solutions for the digital carcass tagging system.

The RFI does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. While the RFI does not outline a specific budget range, it is seeking a comprehensive mobile application solution that can seamlessly integrate digital carcass tagging functionalities for Montana hunters. The technical requirements suggest a need for robust mobile development capabilities, with potential emphasis on secure, user-friendly digital interfaces that can handle real-time validation and tracking of hunting-related activities. The solicitation indicates that the state is seeking a vendor with strong technical expertise in mobile application development, particularly in creating systems that can support government regulatory requirements and provide efficient user experiences for hunters across Montana.