HIPAA-Compliant Data Security Implementation

The contract seeks a subcontractor to design and implement comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the protection of electronic Protected Health Information in full compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. This engagement requires robust measures to secure ePHI across all stages of handling, including access controls, data encryption, audit logging, workforce training, and facility security protocols, all aligned with federal regulatory standards. The work must be executed with precision to mitigate risks of data breaches and maintain ongoing compliance in dynamic healthcare environments. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by September 15, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contract is issued under the agency name 275 E. Main Street, affiliated with Kentucky, and the performance location is designated as Other, indicating flexibility in implementation scope. Though specific point of contact and detailed location information are not provided, bidders are directed to the official portal at https://vss.ky.gov/vssprod-ext/Advantage4 for submission and further details. The nature of the contract as a subcontract implies that the winning party will operate under a prime contractor’s framework, required to meet strict compliance benchmarks without deviation.