Description
The State of Mississippi’s Department of Information Technology Services is issuing a sole‑source procurement (No. 5024) to certify a web‑based Health Risk Screening Tool that will be used by the Department of Mental Health. The effort is limited to the certification process – testing, validation, and documentation – to ensure the tool meets state security, privacy, and functional requirements before deployment. The vendor must have proven experience in health‑care software validation, familiarity with Mississippi health data standards, and the ability to deliver a certification report within the stipulated timeline.
• Scope: functional testing, security assessment, compliance verification, and final certification report.
• Required expertise: health‑care software, HIPAA compliance, web application security, and Mississippi state IT standards.
• Deliverables: test plans, test results, risk analysis, certification documentation, and a brief training session for state staff.
• Timeline: submission deadline November 8 2026; work expected to be completed shortly thereafter.
• Funding: not disclosed; sole‑source award anticipated.