CUI Safeguarding and Compliance Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing monitoring of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive but unclassified data. This effort is critical for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of information handled by the contractor in support of the Department of Homeland Security’s Border Enforcement Contracting Division, with performance obligations centered in Artesia, NM, under a total small business set-aside designation. The work demands a robust cybersecurity framework aligned with NIST guidelines, including regular assessments, documentation of control adherence, and prompt remediation of identified gaps to maintain continuous compliance. All proposals must be submitted by August 5, 2026, under the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 for computer systems design services, and the contract is structured as a subcontract opportunity. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in securing CUI environments, possess the technical capability to integrate NIST controls into existing IT infrastructure, and maintain the ability to sustain compliance over the life of the agreement. Failure to meet these requirements may result in non-compliance penalties, loss of access to sensitive data, or contract termination. The procurement is exclusive to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and performance will be closely tied to adherence to federal cybersecurity protocols without any deviations permitted.