Compliance and Flowdown Management for Subcontractors

The contract requires coordination and flowdown of critical compliance requirements to subcontractors, with a focus on adhering to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) protocols, substance abuse program regulations, and mandatory cybersecurity incident reporting procedures. The subcontractor must ensure all downstream parties under their control meet these federal compliance obligations, maintaining end-to-end alignment with Department of Energy directives and safeguarding sensitive information across the supply chain. The work is associated with the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location and falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services, indicating a service-oriented subcontract aimed at governance and regulatory adherence rather than product delivery. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with responses due by May 15, 2026, and is managed by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC, a Department of Energy contractor. The entity must demonstrate proven experience in implementing and enforcing compliance frameworks within subcontracts, particularly in high-security federal environments.