Cybersecurity and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls across all systems that handle Controlled Unclassified Information, ensuring full alignment with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause DFARS 252.204-7012. The contractor must establish a robust cybersecurity framework that not only meets current CUI safeguarding requirements but also prepares the organization for certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. This includes conducting regular assessments, documenting control implementation, monitoring system integrity, and applying necessary remediations to maintain compliance and mitigate risk. Performance is tied to systems operating within the Tracy, California location with a zip code of 95304-5000, and the work is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of August 3, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense under the Land Supply Chain organization, and successful fulfillment of this contract demands a disciplined approach to cybersecurity governance, continuous compliance validation, and readiness to undergo third-party CMMC assessments without delays or deficiencies.