IT Security & Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract titled IT Security & Cybersecurity Compliance is a subcontract issued by the Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services, targeting the implementation and validation of cybersecurity controls that align with federal standards. Key requirements include establishing and verifying access management protocols, enforcing data encryption practices, conducting regular vulnerability scanning, and ensuring a robust incident response capability. These measures are to be deployed and validated at the specified place of performance with zip code 97305, and the work must adhere to the NAICS code 541513, which corresponds to customized computer programming services. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for August 1, 2026, and all activities must support the agency’s compliance obligations and national cybersecurity frameworks without deviation. The subcontract does not specify a set-aside designation and lacks public point of contact details, indicating the procurement may be conducted through a restricted or pre-vetted vendor pool. Interested parties must ensure their capabilities fully address the technical scope, including documentation and reporting mechanisms required to demonstrate ongoing compliance. While the agency address is incomplete, the place of performance location suggests work will be performed in Oregon, and all deliverables must align with federal cybersecurity mandates such as NIST, FISMA, or NIST SP 800-series standards. Timely submission and technical responsiveness are critical, as the window for proposing solutions remains narrow, limited to just over two weeks from posting to response deadline.