Zero Trust & Cryptographic Security Implementation

The contract involves the implementation of cryptographic systems and Zero Trust security principles within the Department of Veterans Affairs IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FIPS 140-2 and NIST SP 800-52 standards. The work requires the deployment of validated cryptographic modules and the integration of Zero Trust architecture to enforce continuous identity verification, least privilege access, and micro-segmentation across all systems and data flows. All solutions must align with federal cybersecurity frameworks and be tailored to the VA’s specific operational environment to safeguard sensitive veteran information and secure network communications. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541515, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, and a posted date of July 17, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by the Technology Acquisition Center NJ under the Department of Veterans Affairs, though no specific place of performance or point of contact details are provided. Contractors must possess proven experience in federal cryptographic implementations and Zero Trust deployment, with a demonstrated ability to meet stringent NIST and FIPS compliance requirements. The effort is critical to modernizing VA’s cybersecurity posture and protecting against evolving digital threats.