J-20 Information Security Attestation.docx

CMS-RFP-2010-0004

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Attachment J.20 Information Security Attestation (Insert Offeror/Company Name) understands and unconditionally assents to the conditions and requirements set forth in the Business Partner System Security Manual (IOM 100-17) and section C.3 of the SOW. Specifically, (Insert Offeror/Company Name) attests to the system security requirements listed in the table below.

Information Security Requirements

1. (Insert Offeror/Company Name) has an Information System Risk Assessment developed in accordance with CMS methodology and/or NIST standards that accurately reflects its current environment.

2. (Insert Offeror/Company Name) has a System Security Plan that complies with CMS Methodology listed in section C.3 of the SOW and/or NIST standards that accurately reflects its current environment.

3. (Insert Offeror/Company Name) is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security requirements set forth in 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164.

4. (Insert Offeror/Company Name) has a Continuity of Operations (Disaster Recovery/Contingency Plan) developed in accordance with the Business Partner System Security Manual found at www.cms.hhs.gov/informationsecurity.

5. (Insert Offeror/Company Name) has baseline configuration documentation for all platforms that support the Medicare lines of business and has a configuration management program in place that was developed in accordance with NIST standards.

It is agreed upon and understood that the organization’s Attestations and disclosure documents will become a part of the organization’s proposal.

As an individual with authority to bind the (Insert Offeror/Company Name), I accept responsibility for this written document.

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Vice President, Medicare Operations

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Chief Information Officer

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System Security Officer

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104