CAL FIRE focuses on the maintenance and modernization of critical infrastructure and the integration of advanced operational technology. Their strategic priorities involve a heavy emphasis on facility sustainment, including comprehensive electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, alongside the development of digital transformation initiatives.
CAL FIRE is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, CAL FIRE has obligated $429,419,167, issued 230 awards, and worked with 123 contractors. It currently has 18 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
CAL FIRE focuses on the maintenance and modernization of critical infrastructure and the integration of advanced operational technology. Their strategic priorities involve a heavy emphasis on facility sustainment, including comprehensive electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, alongside the developm...
CAL FIRE focuses on the maintenance and modernization of critical infrastructure and the integration of advanced operational technology. Their strategic priorities involve a heavy emphasis on facility sustainment, including comprehensive electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, alongside the development of digital transformation initiatives. Current initiatives prioritize the deployment of project portfolio management dashboards, data integration via Power Automate, and the implementation of cloud security and compliance audits to enhance organizational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Procurement patterns indicate a high volume of specialty trade contracting for facility upkeep and heavy civil engineering for infrastructure projects. The agency frequently procures professional services including environmental consulting, administrative management, and technical laboratory testing. Recent activity shows a shift toward digital modernization, specifically targeting Microsoft Power Platform development, SharePoint configuration, and Power BI dashboarding.
The agency targets a diverse range of NAICS categories, primarily within specialty trade contracting, professional technical services, and specialized freight trucking. There is a clear preference for small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) set-asides, reflecting a commitment to vendor diversity and inclusive procurement goals.
Based in Shasta, California, this agency operates as a department of the State of California. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of formal solicitations and subcontracts to manage a broad scope of operational needs, ranging from industrial equipment repair and apparel manufacturing to high-level IT system design and professional management training.
Procurement analytics
Where CAL FIRE directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Set-Aside Programs
All time
Small Business - California Certified Small Businesses1339.4%
small business - Only California Certified Small Businesses are eligible to submit quotes on this request.824.2%
dvbe - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) with 3% participation goal515.2%
small_business - California Certified Small Business26.1%
disabled-veteran - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation with incentive and subcontractor requirements26.1%
DVBE - Direct solicitation to California Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) businesses with a DGS Certification ID Number and is in an Approved status.13%
Certified Small Business - Only California Certified Small Businesses are eligible to submit quotes on this request.13%
small-business - Only California Certified Small Businesses are eligible to submit quotes on this request.13%
Recent CAL FIRE contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by CAL FIRE, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at CAL FIRE and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
Leadership posts
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Vacant
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Acting officials
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No senior leadership posts resolved to this agency yet
Recent CAL FIRE Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
