RFQ #24-022 - VSTSS County of LA Solutions for All People Version 4. 0

The California Secretary of State is seeking Voting System Test Support Services (RFQ #24-022) for evaluating the Los Angeles County Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP) Version 4.0 Voting System. The procurement involves comprehensive testing services to assess the voting system's suitability for use in California, in accordance with Elections Code sections 19001 et seq. Testing will encompass multiple critical domains, including functional testing, software testing, security and telecommunications testing, usability and accessibility testing, and volume testing. The system involves testing 937,425 lines of code across various technological platforms including AWS, Ubuntu, React, and PostgreSQL. Key deliverables include detailed testing reports and comprehensive evaluation of the voting system's performance, security, and compliance with California Voting Systems Standards (CVSS). The RFQ requires bidders to demonstrate extensive technical expertise in voting technology system design, security, and testing. Quotes are due on April 7, 2025, by 4:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award date of April 16, 2025, and a proposed contract term spanning April 2025 through April 2027.

The procurement includes specific set-aside preferences and enterprise designations, with a 5% preference for small businesses and a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal. Bidders must provide detailed staff experience demonstrating technical proficiency in voting system technologies and related domains. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the RFQ emphasizes the need for vendors to have comprehensive understanding of complex voting system architectures and testing methodologies. The testing will be conducted on a multi-configuration system involving various hardware and software platforms, suggesting potential integration challenges for potential contractors. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the testing services and the complexity of the VSAP 4.0 system implies a significant contract value. The procurement appears designed to encourage participation from technically skilled, diverse business enterprises with specific expertise in voting system technologies.