Cybersecurity Implementation and Authorization (A&A)

The Cybersecurity Implementation and Authorization (A&A) subcontract, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Nj, focuses on providing security engineering and authorization support to help prime contractors achieve Authority to Operate (ATO). The scope of work includes executing A&A processes in accordance with VA Handbook 6500, implementing CUI labeling for RM-MKR, and deploying critical security frameworks such as Zero Trust and FICAM controls. Technical requirements involve the use of SAML, PIV Logical Access, and IPv6 to ensure robust network security and access management. Compliance is a central component of the contract, requiring strict adherence to FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and HIPAA standards. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering essential CUI Implementation Plans and A&A Governance Documentation. This effort falls under NAICS code 541519 and is designed to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of VA projects through rigorous engineering and regulatory alignment.