Cyber Incident Reporting & Information Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation of basic safeguarding measures for covered contractor information systems in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-171, ensuring that any IT systems used to fulfill the subcontract meet federal cybersecurity standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. This includes establishing appropriate access controls, audit capabilities, and system integrity protections to mitigate risks to sensitive data. Contractors must also establish procedures for timely detection, reporting, and response to cyber incidents, ensuring any compromise of information systems is immediately communicated to the appropriate authorities as mandated by federal requirements. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office, with performance expected to occur in New Orleans, Louisiana, specifically at ZIP code 70143-5000. It falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating services related to computer systems design and related activities. The solicitation was posted on July 19, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, and is designated as a subcontract under a broader procurement effort. Compliance with these cybersecurity obligations is mandatory for any contractor handling information systems in the performance of work under this agreement.