CMS Testing & Certification

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking proposals from Certified Independent Testing Laboratories to provide testing and certification services for the Commission's Central Monitoring System (CMS). MGC has contracted with IGT to configure and install their Intelligen application, which the selected vendor will be tasked with thoroughly evaluating and testing to ensure it is providing accurate reporting from the Plainridge Park Casino Electronic Gaming Devices and that the installation and configuration is functioning as expected per the contract. The scope of work includes confirming the CMS capabilities, network configuration, SAS protocol usage, command and control functions, slot machine manufacturer compatibility, signature checks, network operations, invoicing, progressive slot machines, in-house system co-existence, meter collection, network device redundancy, site controller capabilities, user activity tracking and reporting, user access controls, time server verification, and adjustment functionality. Proposals are due on July 6, 2015.

The RFR does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. Additionally, the RFR does not include information on possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.