California eProcure #26-007

Testing support for Smartmatic VSR1 2.1 voting system evaluation

The California Secretary of State is seeking testing support to assess the Smartmatic VSR1 2.1 voting system for use in California. - Government buyer: California Secretary of State, Contract Services Unit. - Named OEM: Smartmatic; no testing-services contractor is named. - Requested service: Support the state’s evaluation of the Smartmatic VSR1 2.1 under the California Voting Systems Standards (CVSS) and applicable California Elections Code requirements. - Testing includes trusted build and functional testing; software testing and source-code review; security and telecommunications; usability, accessibility, and privacy; and volume testing. - Hardware testing and additional testing may be requested as optional work. - Deliverables and support: Test plans, status reports, work papers, final reports, and support for a public hearing. - Notable requirements: Contractor must be a state-approved testing agency with qualified staff and securely handle confidential materials using encryption. The procurement includes a 3% DVBE participation goal. - Quantity and term: No equipment is being purchased. The initial notice lists one lump-order unit, but the RFQ describes a services requirement; no service quantity is specified in the attachment. The anticipated agreement term is two years.

Description

The Secretary of State is seeking Voting System Test Support Services to assist with evaluating the Smartmatic VSR1 2.1 voting system for suitability for use in California. The system will be tested using the California Voting Systems Standards (CVSS), as defined in the Scope of Work and Appendix A. The request is for quotation for IT services; the solicitation and its attachments provide the complete requirements and details.

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