Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Protection and NIST SP 800-171 Compliance

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in full alignment with NIST SP 800-171 standards. This includes the development of a comprehensive System Security Plan and the preparation of detailed reporting for Department of Defense assessments, ensuring all required controls are not only deployed but also properly documented and verifiable. Performance is expected to meet the rigorous compliance benchmarks set forth by the DoD for handling CUI within its information systems. This subcontract is tied to the Aberdeen Proving Ground location with a NAICS code of 541512, indicating the work involves computer systems design and related services. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense through its W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office, and all activities must align with federal cybersecurity mandates governing the protection of sensitive but unclassified information.