Rural Rural Health Transformation Program
Rural Provider Technology Grant - RTG
Family Health Center, Inc. (FHC) is currently accepting proposals for its Enterprise Technology Modernization and Digital Health Infrastructure Initiative.
Background
FHC’s technology environment has reached a critical point where incremental upgrades are no longer sufficient to support the organization's operational, cybersecurity, and healthcare delivery needs. FHC’s enterprise infrastructure supports 17,148 unique patients, 53,189 annual patient encounters, 14healthcare providers, 150 employees, and six rural clinical locations across Clarke, Jasper, Jones, Smith, and Wayne counties.
Criteria
Each component of the proposed Enterprise Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure will include the following:
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Modernization of FHC's enterprise infrastructure including replacement of aging host servers, implementation of a virtual cloud environment, and upgrades to core network equipment improves system reliability, increase scalability, and reduce technology-related disruptions.
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Implementation of advanced cybersecurity technologies
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EDR/XDR Implementation & Licensing
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SIEM Implementation & Licensing
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Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Services
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24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) Monitoring
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Microsoft 365 Security Enhancement & Identity Configuration
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Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning Services
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Penetration Testing Services
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Backup & Disaster Recovery Implementation Services
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Network, Firewall & VPN Configuration/Implementation
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Server, Virtualization & Storage Implementation/Migration
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Phishing Simulation
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Project Management, Documentation & Technical Consulting
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How to apply
Submit bids and price proposals to marketing@laurelfhc-ms.com
Deadline to submit is Nov. 20, 2026 by 12pm (CST)
