Bid #16-38 Instant Ticket Testing

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking bids for Instant Ticket Testing services through the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC). The purpose of this procurement is to contract for services to ascertain whether any of the Instant Tickets submitted by the Lottery can be compromised in any way. The testing will include all areas of security, operational aspects, materials, and coatings using the latest technology and systems for evaluation. The Lottery expects an average of at least 8 Instant Games books to be tested per year for a total of at least 20 books throughout the life of the contract. Bids are due by Monday, December 14, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. and must be submitted electronically via the Massachusetts CommBuys system. The contract duration will begin on January 1, 2016, or upon contract finalization, and will go through June 30, 2018, broken down into three contract periods. Vendors must have been in a similar business for a minimum of 3 years, agree to the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, and provide at least 3 references. The MSLC reserves the right to obtain information concerning the Vendor's capabilities and performance from other sources.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor details on the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Commonwealth has also not specified a budget range or possible award values for this contract opportunity.