U.S.-Based Data and IT Services with PII Protection

This contract pertains to IT services that involve the handling of Personally Identifiable Information and mandates strict compliance with U.S.-only data storage requirements to ensure all data remains within the United States. All data transmissions must be conducted using encrypted protocols to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. Third-party disclosure of any data is strictly prohibited unless explicit authorization is obtained, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy for unauthorized access or sharing. The services are scoped under NAICS code 518210, indicating a focus on data processing, hosting, and related IT activities. The contract is issued as a subcontract by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, a Department of Energy contractor, and is specifically tied to performance at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a zip code of 37830. The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026, creating a tight turnaround window for qualified vendors. While the contract does not specify a set-aside type or solicitation number, it emphasizes compliance with U.S. data sovereignty and security standards, making it critical that potential bidders demonstrate proven capabilities in secure, domestically hosted IT infrastructure and a rigorous track record of protecting PII within federal contracting environments.