Software Security Certification and Compliance

The vendor is required to certify that all software delivered under this subcontract is free from backdoors, trapdoors, malicious code, or any unauthorized access mechanisms, in full compliance with applicable state law. This certification must be formally documented and submitted as part of the contractual obligation, ensuring the integrity and security of software used by the North Carolina office of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vendor bears sole responsibility for verifying and attesting to the absence of any hidden or exploitable vulnerabilities within the software components. This subcontract was posted on August 6, 2026, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 541611 for computer systems design services. The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and applies to services performed for the state agency in North Carolina. The solicitation is publicly accessible through a designated state portal, though no point of contact information is provided. Performance of the work is expected to support state operations, with the vendor held accountable for meeting rigorous cybersecurity standards mandated by law.