Cybersecurity and Covered Systems Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation of basic cybersecurity safeguards for contractor information systems that handle federal contract information, in full compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.204-21. This includes establishing and maintaining appropriate security controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, as well as ensuring that all subcontractors handling such information are subject to the same safeguarding requirements through proper flowdown of these obligations. The effort is focused on achieving and sustaining compliance without reliance on advanced or additional security frameworks beyond the baseline standards mandated by federal guidelines. Performance is expected to occur in an unspecified location with a ZIP code of 87144 under the oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs through its Rpo West (36C24W) office. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541512, which corresponds to computer systems design services. Responses must be submitted by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 PM, with no set-aside designation specified. The contract does not indicate a point of contact or detailed award terms, and all participation is contingent upon adherence to the mandatory cybersecurity requirements outlined in the referenced regulations.