Healthcare Data Security and Compliance Support

The contract seeks to provide comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance support to ensure that all handling of Veterans Affairs patient data strictly adheres to NIST, FIPS, and VA-specific security standards, including CSCA protocols, secure data destruction procedures, and full audit readiness. The work involves implementing and maintaining controls to safeguard sensitive health information throughout its lifecycle, aligning with federal and agency mandates to prevent breaches, ensure integrity, and maintain continuous compliance across all systems and processes. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 541512 by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5, requires performance primarily in Washington, DC, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in federal healthcare cybersecurity frameworks and be prepared to support ongoing audits, incident response, and documentation required for regulatory adherence. The focus is on operationalizing security measures that protect VA patient data while enabling uninterrupted access for authorized personnel under strict governance.