Secure Data Reporting and Electronic Integration

The contract titled Secure Data Reporting and Electronic Integration requires the development and ongoing maintenance of secure systems to transmit laboratory reports to the National Institutes of Health, specifically ensuring full compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 standards. The work involves seamless integration with federal health data systems to support secure, reliable, and auditable data exchange, with a primary focus on protecting sensitive health information and meeting stringent federal cybersecurity requirements. The place of performance is established in Bethesda, Maryland, with the contract falling under NAICS code 518210 for data processing services and classified as a subcontract under the Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline set for August 7, 2026, indicating a tight timeframe for interested parties to submit proposals. While no specific set-aside designation is provided, the contract is managed by the National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare and aims to enhance the agency’s capacity to handle electronic health data securely and efficiently. The success of the awarded contractor will depend on their ability to implement, validate, and sustain systems that adhere to federal cybersecurity and privacy mandates while ensuring uninterrupted interoperability with existing NIH systems.