9-Appendix G- Interoperability Testing Schedule.pdf

RFP 2000004244

APPENDIX G - NG9-1-1 Interoperability Testing Schedule

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Assumptions

• Each vendor test cycle lasts approximately 30 calendar days. Weeks shown below are independent of the RFP procurement schedule and represent relative times for the Interop Testing schedule.

• Up to three vendors may test concurrently (depending on lab availability).

• Fairfax County (Sponsor) and Ashburn Consulting, LLC (Prime) will coordinate sequencing.

• Each vendor shall complete a pre-test self-assessment using approved scripts and submit results via the Netmaker Communications Interoperability Lab portal (www.NMCLabs.net) prior to formal testing.

1. Pre-Test Preparation (Weeks – 3 to 0)

Task Responsible Party Duration / Timing Description / Output

NDA & Access Agreements

Fairfax / Vendors /

NMC

Week –3 to –2 Execute non-disclosure, data-sharing, and network access agreements.

Vendor Self- Assessment Submission

Vendor / NMC Week –3 to –2

Vendors complete self-assessment using approved scripts (e.g., NENA i3 conformance, Nessus cybersecurity scans) and upload results to NMCLabs.net portal.

Technical Data Exchange

Vendors / NMC Week –2 Vendors provide network diagrams, interface definitions, and configuration data.

Test Environment Readiness

NMC Week –2 to 0 Configure testbed (NGCS components, CHE, CAD, LIS/GIS, cybersecurity tools).

Baseline Test Plan Finalization

NMC / Ashburn Week 0 Deliver and approve test scripts and schedule for vendor execution.

2. Test Cycle (30 Calendar Days per Vendor)

Phase Duration Key Activities Primary Deliverables

Week 1 – Onboarding & Validation

5 days Confirm environment setup, validate connectivity, review vendor self-assessment results, and perform pre-test checks.

Test Readiness Checklist

Week 2 – Cybersecurity Testing

5 days Conduct vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and configuration review per NIST / CISA baselines.

Cybersecurity Test Log

Week 3 – Interoperability Testing

5 days Execute NENA i3 functional test scripts: call routing, ECRF/ESRP, failover, redundancy, CAD / CHE integration.

Interoperability Test Results Log

Week 4 – Adjudication & Reporting

5 days

Review findings with vendor, capture remediations, compile reports and scorecard. If deficiencies are identified, issue retest notice and define 90-day remediation window.

Draft Reports and Completion Scorecard

3. Post-Test Activities (Weeks +1 to +2)

Task Responsible Party Output

Final Report Submission NMC → Ashburn / Fairfax Final Cybersecurity + Interoperability Reports; Scorecard

Stakeholder Review Meeting

Fairfax / Ashburn / Vendor / NMC Presentation of findings and resolution discussion

Optional Vendor Retest (if required)

Vendor / NMC Follow-up testing must be completed within 90 days of deficiency notification at the vendor’s expense.

RFP 2000004244

APPENDIX G - NG9-1-1 Interoperability Testing Schedule

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4. Example Aggregate Schedule (Six Vendors, Two Concurrent Streams)

Month Stream A Stream B

Month 1 Vendor 1 Testing Vendor 2 Testing

Month 2 Vendor 3 Testing Vendor 4 Testing

Month 3 Vendor 5 Testing Vendor 6 Testing

Total Estimated Duration: ~3 months to complete all six vendors, assuming overlapping test streams and standard 30-day cycles.

5. Vendor Portal Resources

All documentation, FAQs, and self-assessment tools are available via the Netmaker Communications Interoperability Lab at www.NMCLabs.net. (Vendors must request secure access credentials prior to testing. The portal serves as the central repository for onboarding materials, test guidance, and updates.)

http://www.nmclabs.net/