Cybersecurity and Compliance Support for Medical Systems

The contract requires full compliance with VA cybersecurity standards for all delivered equipment and software, specifically enforcing FIPS 140-2 for cryptographic modules, NIST SP 800-52 for secure configuration of cryptographic systems, and VA Handbook 6500.6 for internal VA IT policies. All components must be validated to meet these rigorously defined security benchmarks before deployment within VA medical systems, ensuring the protection of sensitive health data and the integrity of critical infrastructure. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Veterans Affairs, managed by the Network Contract Office 23, with performance obligations tied to the zip code 55121. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, and responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The NAICS code 541511 indicates the work falls under computer systems design services, emphasizing the technical nature of the cybersecurity integration and validation tasks required. All deliverables must be fully aligned with federal and VA-specific mandates to ensure uninterrupted, secure operation within the VA’s medical ecosystem.