Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC230292
Maintenance and Support Services for BC Wildfire Dispatch Application
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
BC230292
NAICS
541512
This opportunity involves the Ministry of Forests seeking specialized services for a critical wildfire management tool: - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests (BC), specifically for the BC Wildfire Service - OEM and Vendor: - SELKIRK SYSTEMS INC. is named as the supplier and is the developer of the proprietary BC Wildfire Dispatch application - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing maintenance, technical support, and customization services for the BC Wildfire Dispatch application - The application is a proprietary Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software used by BC Wildfire Dispatchers and 1-800 Centre staff - No specific hardware, part numbers, or product quantities are listed; the focus is exclusively on service provision - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The BC Wildfire Dispatch application is a business-critical tool for monitoring ground and air resources during wildfire response - The procurement is for a 36-month contract period - The contemplated supplier is the original developer and owner of the application, indicating a sole-source or direct award scenario - No additional products, hardware, or third-party services are included in this procurement
Description
The Ministry of Forests is considering a direct award contract to SELKIRK SYSTEMS INC. for ongoing maintenance, technical support, and customization services for the BC Wildfire Dispatch application. This proprietary business-critical Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) application is used by BC Wildfire Dispatchers and 1-800 Centre staff to identify, view, and monitor exact locations of ground and air resources during wildfire response operations. The contract duration is estimated to be 36 months.