CUI Handling and Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information on covered systems. This includes establishing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to meet federal requirements for protecting CUI, ensuring all systems remain compliant throughout the contract period. Continuous monitoring, regular assessments, and timely remediation of vulnerabilities are essential to maintaining compliance and minimizing exposure to cyber threats. The contractor is also obligated to report all cybersecurity incidents involving CUI in accordance with established federal protocols, ensuring rapid detection, response, and documentation of breaches or suspicious activities. The work is performed under a subcontract for the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, and aligns with NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The performance of duties is expected to support mission-critical defense operations by enforcing a robust and auditable cybersecurity posture for all systems handling sensitive, unclassified information.