Cybersecurity and Compliance Support (NIST SP 800-171 Implementation)

The contract supports compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 by implementing NIST SP 800-171 security requirements to protect controlled unclassified information within systems and networks. This includes establishing and maintaining appropriate safeguards, developing and validating an incident response plan capable of detecting, reporting, and mitigating cyber threats, and ensuring all subcontractors handling covered defense information are contractually bound to meet the same security standards through proper flow-down obligations. The efforts are focused on achieving and sustaining a robust cybersecurity posture aligned with Department of Defense mandates, with all activities conducted under the oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency. The work is performed as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512, which designates it as a computer systems design service, and is tied to the contract SPE60524D4502 with delivery order SPE60526FHSE2. Although the exact location of performance is unspecified, the compliance activities must be executed in a manner that meets federal defense requirements regardless of geographic placement. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, and the scope demands a thorough understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, supply chain risk management, and the technical and administrative controls necessary to satisfy federal contractual obligations for safeguarding sensitive defense information.