Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Cybersecurity Compliance

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, ensuring that all CUI handled by the contractor meets federal cybersecurity standards. The work is scoped as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses qualify to respond, and the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicates the primary focus is on computer systems design services. Performance must occur at the designated location in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and all deliverables must be completed before the response deadline of August 3, 2026. The contracting activity is tied to the Department of Defense, specifically under the agency designation CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CON, and the solicitation is managed through the DIBBS platform. Compliance with NIST controls will involve documenting, deploying, and validating security measures across systems that process, store, or transmit CUI, with assessments likely to include self-evaluations or third-party validation to confirm adherence to the required framework.