Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Services

The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration is seeking an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services contractor to support the Statewide Public Safety Interoperable Communication System implementation. The procurement specifically targets a vendor to conduct comprehensive verification and validation services for a communication system being deployed by L3Harris for the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The primary objective is to ensure the technical integrity, performance, and compliance of the communication system through independent assessment and validation processes. While specific detailed deliverables are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, IV&V services typically involve rigorous technical review, risk assessment, compliance verification, and performance validation of the communication infrastructure. The contract opportunity was posted on May 30, 2025, with proposals due by July 8, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline of approximately 39 days for potential vendors to prepare and submit their responses.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity description. The procurement appears to be open to qualified technology and professional services firms with demonstrated expertise in communication system verification and validation. While the incumbent vendor L3Harris is noted as the system implementer, the IV&V services will be procured separately to ensure an independent assessment. The potential budget range and total contract value were not specified in the provided documentation, which suggests vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing based on the scope of verification and validation services required. Interested vendors would likely need to demonstrate significant experience in public safety communication systems, technical assessment methodologies, and the ability to provide comprehensive independent evaluation services for complex technological infrastructure projects.