Cybersecurity & Controlled Information Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information stored on or transmitted through contractor systems, in full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-7012. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division, with performance obligated at a location in Tracy, California, with a ZIP code of 95304-5000. The effort falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it relates to computer systems design services, and mandates the contractor to establish and maintain robust cybersecurity protections consistent with federal standards for handling sensitive defense data. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 31, 2026, leaving no flexibility for late submissions. All responses must be submitted through the designated DIBBS portal, and the contractor must demonstrate proven capability to meet the full suite of NIST 800-171 requirements without delay or exception. Compliance is non-negotiable, and failure to implement or maintain the required controls could result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility for future defense work. The contractor is responsible for ongoing monitoring, documentation, and reporting of cybersecurity posture throughout the contract lifecycle.