Information Security and Data Handling Compliance Support

This contract supports cybersecurity compliance for the Department of Veterans Affairs through activities critical to maintaining federal information security standards, including conducting the annual Contractor Security Control Assessment, implementing FIPS 140-2 validated encryption protocols, and managing PIV card issuance and administration for cleaning contractor personnel. The work ensures adherence to mandatory federal requirements for identity verification, data protection, and secure access controls within VA facilities, with performance centered in Birmingham, Alabama, at ZIP code 35233. The effort is structured as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, with the NAICS code 541512 indicating it falls under Computer Systems Design and Related Services. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and is managed by the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 within the VA. All cybersecurity deliverables must meet federal mandates to safeguard sensitive government data and systems, requiring strict compliance with NIST guidelines and secure handling practices for personally identifiable information. The successful contractor will be responsible for coordinating with VA personnel and third-party vendors to ensure seamless integration of security controls, consistent credentialing through PIV systems, and documentation of all assessments to maintain audit readiness.