Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Security Compliance

The contract entails the implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within the Department of Defense environment. The prime objective is to ensure full compliance with federal standards for protecting CUI by establishing, documenting, and maintaining a System Security Plan that outlines the applied controls, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. This includes configuring systems, policies, and procedures to meet the mandatory requirements specified in NIST 800-171, with a focus on continuous monitoring, access control, audit and accountability, and incident response. Compliance reporting to the DoD CIO is a critical component, requiring regular and accurate submissions to validate adherence to security standards and demonstrate readiness for assessment. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, and the performance is tied to the Defense Logistics Agency’s broader mission to secure sensitive defense data across its operational networks. All activities must be conducted in alignment with DoD cybersecurity directives, with an emphasis on documentation integrity, evidence collection for audits, and timely resolution of any identified deficiencies to maintain authorization to handle CUI.