Cyber Incident Reporting & Data Security Compliance

This contract mandates strict adherence to DFARS 252.204-7009, requiring the contractor to implement robust procedures for identifying, reporting, and managing third-party cyber incidents involving covered defense information. The entity must establish secure handling protocols for all data subject to the regulation, ensuring timely notification of incidents to the Department of Defense and compliance with required reporting timelines and digital submission formats. Security measures must align with NIST SP 800-171 standards to protect controlled unclassified information throughout its lifecycle, both in transit and at rest. The subcontract falls under NAICS code 541990, indicating it pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services within the defense sector, and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. Performance is expected to meet federal cybersecurity requirements without geographic restriction, and the contractor is obligated to maintain documentation and audit trails demonstrating compliance with all incident reporting and data protection stipulations. Noncompliance may result in contractual penalties, suspension of payments, or loss of eligibility for future defense work.