Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Handling & Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls mandated by NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information handled under the agreement. This includes establishing proper access controls, audit capabilities, incident response protocols, and system integrity measures to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for Controlled Unclassified Information. The contractor is responsible for extending these requirements to all subcontractors through appropriate flow-down clauses, ensuring alignment across the supply chain and adherence to the same protective measures. Additionally, the contractor must accurately report cybersecurity posture and compliance status through the Supplier Performance Risk System, maintaining up-to-date documentation and assessments to demonstrate continued compliance. The effort supports the Department of Defense’s broader initiative to secure sensitive data within its contracting ecosystem, with performance obligations spanning the full lifecycle of information handling from receipt through disposition.