CUI Cybersecurity Compliance Implementation

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information throughout performance, with full compliance documented through the Supplier Performance Risk System. All activities must be conducted in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards to ensure the protection of sensitive data handled during contract execution. The work is tied to a small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, limiting eligibility to small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Performance is required at the designated location in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, and an official posting date of May 5, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense through DLA Maritime – Norfolk, indicating this subcontract is part of a larger defense-related initiative. Compliance is not optional; the contractor must establish and sustain the full suite of NIST controls, submit and maintain accurate SPRS records, and remain capable of continuous assessment and reporting to meet federal cybersecurity obligations.