Cybersecurity and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity controls to safeguard federal information stored on or transmitted through contractor systems, aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.204-21. These controls are designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, mandating the adoption of specific technical, administrative, and physical safeguards across all relevant systems and processes. The obligation applies to all subcontractors handling such information under this agreement, with full accountability for meeting the required security baseline. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 541512, issued by Brookhaven National Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, with performance taking place in Upton, New York, at the zip code 11973. Although no solicitation number or set-aside designation is provided, the posting date is May 5, 2026, with responses due by 9:00 PM Eastern Time on May 15, 2026. All parties must ensure their cybersecurity posture meets or exceeds the specified requirements, with ongoing compliance enforced throughout the contract lifecycle, and any failure to maintain adequate protections may result in penalties or termination of the subcontract.