Cybersecurity & Controlled Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for handling sensitive but unclassified data. A critical deliverable is the development of a System Security Plan that documents the implemented safeguards, control assessments, and ongoing risk management practices. The contractor must also establish procedures for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with designated federal guidelines, ensuring rapid response and coordination with relevant authorities to mitigate potential threats to CUI. This subcontract, issued under the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, is scoped to a performance location in APO with a ZIP code of 09094-3219 and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026, indicating a compressed timeline for proposal submission. The work supports DoD objectives to secure supply chain information systems against evolving cyber threats, necessitating proven expertise in NIST 800-171 compliance, documentation rigor, and incident response capabilities. All activities must align with federal mandates to protect CUI throughout the contractor's environment.