Cyber Incident Reporting & DFARS Compliance Support

This contract provides support for compliance with DFARS 252.204-7009, focusing on the proper handling of controlled unclassified information within the defense supply chain and the timely reporting of cyber incidents. The subcontractor is expected to implement and maintain processes that ensure CUI is protected according to NIST SP 800-171 standards, including secure storage, transmission, and access controls, while also establishing procedures to detect, respond to, and report cybersecurity incidents to the Department of Defense within required timeframes. The work supports contractual obligations tied to the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, with performance tied to the broader defense industrial base infrastructure. The contract falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a prime contractor's obligations to the DLA. Although specific geographic performance locations are not designated, the scope applies to any facility handling CUI on behalf of the DLA or its contractors. Compliance with this contract requires ongoing vigilance in cybersecurity practices, accurate documentation of CUI handling procedures, and readiness to provide evidence of compliance during audits or incident investigations. Participation demands a high level of operational discipline and alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates as applied to the defense supply chain.