Cyber Incident Reporting & CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract requires implementation of comprehensive security controls to protect Covered Defense Information in alignment with DFARS 252.204-7012, ensuring all sensitive data is safeguarded against unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. This includes embedding technical, administrative, and physical measures consistent with NIST SP 800-171 standards to secure systems and networks handling Controlled Unclassified Information. The contractor must establish documented procedures for timely detection of cyber incidents, with mandatory reporting to the Department of Defense within 72 hours of discovery, and activate a coordinated response plan to contain threats, mitigate damage, and preserve evidence for forensic analysis. All activities must comply with federal cybersecurity requirements and be conducted across the designated place of performance in FPO, with the work structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541990. Proposals must be submitted by May 18, 2026, to meet the solicitation deadline, and the effort is managed under the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA.