City of Chula Vista - Telepresence Services & UAS/DFR Program Support - RFP P13-2027 (2026)
City of Chula VistaCity · Chula Vista, CA- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- M. Angelica Arellano
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is seeking competitive proposals to provide professional Unmanned Aerial Systems / Drone as First Responder (UAS/DFR) Program Support with Telepresence Operations services, Tactical/Patrol UAS fleet capabilities, airspace awareness solutions, and Counter-UAS radar detection and mitigation systems.
The main focus is to rebuild the City's existing UAS/DFR program from the ground up through scalable, resilient, reliable, and telepresence driven solutions that improve real-time situational awareness, operational efficiency, and public safety outcomes. All solutions must be National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026, and a notice of interest deadline is set for October 14, 2026.
- Submit to
- https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/15381/bo/bo-detail/146872
- Scope location
- Chula Vista, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Chula Vista?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/15381/bo/bo-detail/146872. For questions, contact M. Angelica Arellano.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Chula Vista in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is M. Angelica Arellano. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chula Vista, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.