Cybersecurity Compliance and Patch Management

The contract requires the monitoring, application, and validation of security patches for Department of Veterans Affairs systems within 30 business days, with strict adherence to FIPS 140-2 and NIST SP 800-52 cryptographic standards to ensure compliance and system integrity. All patch management activities must align with federal cybersecurity requirements and be executed in a timely manner to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain operational security across VA infrastructure. This subcontract, issued under the NAICS code 541511 by the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256), is focused on cybersecurity compliance and is performance-based at the Pineville location. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and responses are due by July 27, 2026, with no set-aside provisions indicated. The work demands technical expertise in cryptographic validation and rapid response to emerging threats under federal guidelines.