Information System Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of basic safeguarding measures for contractor information systems that handle federal data, aligned with the standards outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and FAR 52.240-93. The work is intended to ensure the protection of controlled unclassified information through security controls covering access, configuration, monitoring, and system integrity, all critical to maintaining federal data security within subcontractor environments. The subcontract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at 11:00 PM. Performance will be centered in Sheridan, Wyoming, with the Department of Veterans Affairs serving as the overseeing agency through its Network Contract Office 19. While no specific point of contact is listed, the contract is accessible via the SAM.gov platform, and bidders must demonstrate compliance with both technical safeguarding requirements and small business eligibility criteria to qualify. Successful contractors will be expected to establish and maintain a secure information system environment consistent with federal cybersecurity standards without deviation.