Data Security and CUI Compliance Support

The contract requires full adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and FIPS 140-2 standards for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information, encompassing robust data encryption protocols, secure handling procedures, and strict incident reporting obligations. All activities must ensure that CUI is safeguarded throughout the contract lifecycle, with emphasis on secure media sanitization procedures to be executed upon contract closeout, ensuring no residual data remains on any storage devices or systems. Compliance with these standards is mandatory and non-negotiable, with expectations for documented processes, personnel training, and audit-ready controls to demonstrate ongoing adherence. This subcontract, solicited under NAICS code 541511 by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Omas Strategic Buying Center - Information Technology, is performance-based with a primary place of performance in Silver Spring, Maryland, under a tight turnaround timeline. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with proposals due by July 24, 2026, indicating a rapid procurement cycle likely targeting immediate capability integration. While specific deliverables or performance metrics are not detailed, the explicit focus on compliance frameworks and secure data handling implies the need for technical expertise in federal information security standards and experience operating within high-regulation government environments.