Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Compliance & IT Certification

This contract seeks IT system certification to ensure compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling standards, specifically aligning with NIST Special Publication 800-171 requirements. The work involves implementing and validating robust access controls, security configurations, and audit preparation measures to safeguard CUI across all relevant systems and processes. The certification must demonstrate full readiness for independent audits and continuous compliance, with emphasis on secure data storage, user authentication, logging, and incident response protocols. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency as the overseeing organization. It falls under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and has a response deadline of October 19, 2026. Performance is expected to support federal mandates for protecting sensitive but unclassified information, and successful bidders must possess the technical capability to assess, modify, and document IT environments to meet stringent federal security standards without relying on proprietary or third-party certifications that lack NIST 800-171 alignment.