Payment Processing and PCI DSS Compliance

The contract seeks a subcontractor to integrate and maintain secure payment processing systems through Worldpay and U.S. Bank, with a strict focus on compliance with PCI DSS Level 1 and EMV standards to safeguard cardholder data. All systems and processes must meet the highest industry benchmarks for data security, ensuring end-to-end protection during transaction handling and storage. The subcontractor is responsible for ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and updates to sustain compliance and mitigate vulnerabilities, with no tolerance for lapses in security protocols. This agreement is tied to the USDA Forest Service under the NAICS code 522298 and was posted on April 28, 2026, with responses due by May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work is expected to support federal payment operations requiring absolute adherence to federal and industry-wide financial security requirements. The subcontractor must demonstrate proven experience in handling high-volume, secure payment environments and be prepared to undergo rigorous audits and assessments to verify compliance at all times.