I agree with your sentiment, but the contest rules state "The replacement product will, as a part of the overall VistA EHR, deliver privacy, security, data int

I agree with your sentiment, but the contest rules state "The replacement product will, as a part of the overall VistA EHR, deliver privacy, security, data integrity, patient accessibility, interoperability and other services required by federal law, regulations and VA policy." without citing anything specific either. A summary of those laws, regulations, and policies (and specific pointers to them) would help potential entrants get a real understanding of the situation.