Data Security & Secure Decommissioning Services

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of secure data removal procedures from production printers prior to decommissioning or return, ensuring full compliance with NIST SP 800-88 standards for media sanitization. All data erasure activities must be thoroughly documented and certified, with verifiable proof of successful data destruction provided for each device. This service is critical to safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining regulatory and institutional security requirements. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the agency name LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, with a posting date of July 13, 2026, and a response deadline of July 23, 2026. The NAICS code 541990 identifies this as other professional, scientific, and technical services, indicating the specialized nature of the data sanitization expertise required. Performance is expected to align with the agency’s broader data security obligations, though no specific location or set-aside provisions are defined. Successful bidders must demonstrate proven experience in secure decommissioning practices and the ability to deliver compliant erasure certifications for audit and compliance purposes.