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Washington State DES IT Development Contract 16332 

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Washington State DES IT Development Contract 16332

OFFICIAL: Critical Logic Approved for Washington State DES Contracts 

Critical Logic is proud to announce its recognition as an approved vendor under the Washington State Department of Enterprise (DES) IT Development Contract 16322 in the Software Testing category. This designation recognizes our commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant solutions that meet the rigorous standards of government operations. 

As a DES-approved vendor, Critical Logic provides: 

  • Simplified procurement processes for state agencies and local governments
  • Enhanced software quality assurance through proven, reliable testing methodologies
  • Accountability and compliance with Washington State OCIO software quality guidelines. 

Partner with a vendor officially recognized for its excellence and reliability.

 We support agency modernization projects, IT projects and other initiatives where software systems require testing and validation. This includes: 

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Critical Logic is proud to be an approved vendor under the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) IT Development Contract 16322. With our specialized focus on Software Quality Assurance (SQA) & Testing, we provide expertise to ensure your IT projects meet the highest performance and reliability standards.

This new DES contract enables purchasers to engage our consultants in a broad range of services. We support business transformation projects, IT projects and other initiatives where software systems require testing and validation. These services include:

Quality assurance for products

Application user experience  

Accessibility compliance 

Robotic process automation

Business requirements validation and verification

Data migration

Agile acceptance criteria

Customized solutions

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Why Partner With Critical Logic

While other vendors in the DES pool may offer multiple services, Critical Logic is laser-focused on delivering world-class testing and quality assurance. Many other providers may not have the deep expertise in SQA we bring to every project. That’s why we're the trusted choice when it comes to ensuring your software systems are secure and optimized for business success.

Why SQA & Testing Matters

Software quality isn’t just about finding defects — it’s about preventing them from occurring in the first place. We ensure that software quality is baked into every stage of development. The earlier defects are identified and resolved, the more business value your IT projects can deliver.

Our Services

Get comprehensive testing services so that every aspect of your software meets your expectations. We cover each facet of software validation to guarantee reliability and performance.

Testing

  • User Acceptance Test (UAT)
  • Agile testing
  • Data interfaces
  • System integration
  • Data conversion and migration
  • Security and compliance
  • User interface, Workflow, Configuration
  • Custom, COTS, LCAP and ERP Systems

Analysis & Assessment

  • Risk assessment
  • Coverage analysis
  • Ambiguity analysis


Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V)

  • SDLC planning and verification
  • Requirements validation
  • Risk-based testing
  • Compliance verification

Planning and Management

  • Test planning
  • Test management
  • Bug tracking
  • Test design and execution
  • Release criteria

Methodology

  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • Iterative Incremental
  • Hybrid

Test Data Management

  • Test data preparation and validation
  • Data migration between systems
  • Test data specifications

Partner With Confidence

Washington State agencies have trusted us since 2007, and this new DES contract allows us to continue delivering quality services. Critical Logic can help with complex IT projects, large-scale software rollouts and compliance with accessibility and quality standards.

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