Cybersecurity and Controlled Technical Data Safeguarding

This contract obligates the contractor to implement and sustain cybersecurity measures in full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information handled on its information systems. The requirements demand the enforcement of security controls across all relevant systems, including access management, configuration control, audit logging, incident reporting, and data encryption, ensuring that CUI is protected throughout its lifecycle. The subcontractor must maintain ongoing compliance through continuous monitoring, documentation of security practices, and readiness for periodic assessments or audits by the Department of Defense. The contract falls under the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense and is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 541512, indicating it pertains to custom computer programming services. Performance is expected to support DoD operations without geographic specification, and the work is tied to the safeguarding of technical data critical to national defense. Compliance is not optional; failure to uphold these standards may result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility to handle CUI in future contracts. The solicitation was posted in July 2026, signaling an active procurement timeline aligned with current DoD cybersecurity mandates.