Secure Data Handling and Privacy Training Services

The contract requires the provision of annual privacy and information security training for all contract staff, with mandatory completion of the VA 10176 and VA 10203 modules to ensure adherence to federal privacy standards and data handling protocols. Training must be delivered in a timely and compliant manner to maintain workforce readiness and accountability in safeguarding sensitive information. In addition to training, the contractor is responsible for enforcing FIPS 140-2 encryption compliance across all portable devices used by personnel, ensuring that data at rest and in transit meets the highest federal cryptographic standards. This obligation extends to all devices regardless of ownership or location, and must be verified and documented throughout the contract period. The opportunity is a subcontract under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside program, classified under NAICS code 611430 for Other Schools and Instruction. It is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4, with performance centered in Wilmington, 19805. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 22, 2026, requiring proposers to demonstrate both technical capability in delivering secure training and proven experience with FIPS 140-2 implementation. Eligibility is restricted to certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and the contract demands strict compliance with federal security mandates without deviation.