Specifications include, but are not limited to: Contractor ‘s solution shall satisfy the following requirements during the term of the contract–this includes both hardware and software (either leased or purchased): Security and Compliance Payment processing - The POS system needs to accept a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, mobile payments, and contactless options Integration - Contractor must provide testing and certification of integration for the following payment methods: Europay, Mastercard, Visa (EMV), Swipe, and Contactless The full array of common RFID and Near Field Communication (NFC), contactless. solutions including, but not limited to: tap and go, mobile wallets, Android Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay Security and compliance - The POS system needs to comply with industry standards and regulations, such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI- DSS), to safeguard sensitive information. This includes features like end-to-end encryption, user access controls, and data backups to ensure data integrity and protect against cyber threats