Cybersecurity and CDI Safeguarding Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information in alignment with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 standards. This includes establishing technical and administrative safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information, as well as ensuring continuous compliance through regular monitoring, assessments, and documentation. All activities must be carried out to meet federal requirements for handling controlled unclassified information within the Department of Defense ecosystem. The contractor is also responsible for prompt incident reporting in accordance with mandated timelines and procedures, ensuring any potential breaches or anomalies are identified, contained, and reported to the appropriate authorities without delay. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Performance is expected to occur in an unrestricted location, with no specific geographic constraints listed, and all work must adhere to the strict cybersecurity protocols established by federal defense regulations.