Covered Defense Information (CDI) System Hardening & Monitoring

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of secure IT systems designed to protect Covered Defense Information (CDI) in alignment with DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. This includes establishing and enforcing robust access controls, end-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit, comprehensive logging of system activities, and a responsive incident detection and reporting mechanism. Systems must be hardened against cyber threats through continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and adherence to minimum security standards mandated for handling sensitive defense information. The work is to be performed at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 518210. The awarding organization is the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense, and the task focuses on ensuring full compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations for contractors handling CDI. All implementations must support audit readiness, enable timely incident response, and prevent unauthorized access or data exfiltration through technically sound and documented security practices.