Secure Data & System Audit Logging

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of secure audit logging systems to track all access and transactions involving protected health information, personally identifiable information, and controlled unclassified information. These systems must enforce a minimum retention period of seven years and support legal holds to ensure data integrity during investigations or litigation. The logging infrastructure must be fully integrated with the Department of Veterans Affairs incident response protocols to enable rapid detection, analysis, and mitigation of security events. Compliance with stringent federal security standards is essential to protect sensitive data and maintain accountability across all systems handling PHI, PII, and CUI. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 by the Technology Acquisition Center NJ, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026. Performance is expected to support the VA’s broader cybersecurity objectives, emphasizing continuous monitoring, forensic readiness, and adherence to federal data protection requirements. The contract demands robust technical capabilities to handle high-volume audit data while ensuring tamper resistance, real-time alerting, and seamless interoperability with existing VA security frameworks. Proposals must demonstrate proven experience in deploying enterprise-grade audit systems in highly regulated environments, particularly within federal health or veterans services contexts.