Covered Defense Information (CDI) Cybersecurity Compliance Provider

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive data transmitted or stored by defense contractors. The provider must establish ongoing monitoring of information systems to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats in real time, maintaining continuous operational security posture. All incidents involving potential compromise of covered defense information must be reported in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, including timely notification and documentation as mandated by the Department of Defense. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. Performance of the requirements is expected to occur across unspecified locations, with no set-aside designation applied. The contract is tied to a specific acquisition vehicle referenced in the UI link and is part of broader efforts to enforce cybersecurity resilience among defense supply chain partners. Compliance is non-negotiable and carries legal and contractual consequences for failure to meet reporting, monitoring, or control implementation obligations.