Cyber Incident Reporting and Compliance

This contract mandates strict adherence to FAR 252.204-7012, requiring the contractor to implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect controlled unclassified information processed, stored, or transmitted on its information systems. The subcontractor must establish safeguards consistent with NIST SP 800-171, report any cyber incidents involving the compromise of such data within 72 hours, and cooperate fully with government investigations. Compliance is non-negotiable and applies to all systems handling sensitive information tied to the contract, regardless of location or infrastructure ownership. The contract is a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Performance is expected to occur across unspecified locations, and the contract was posted on August 3, 2026. The emphasis is on continuous cyber hygiene, incident transparency, and accountability, with failure to meet these requirements potentially resulting in contract termination, penalties, or loss of future business opportunities within the defense supply chain.