Cybersecurity and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information throughout the performance of the subcontract. These controls are mandatory to ensure the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information as it is handled, processed, stored, or transmitted during contractual activities. The contractor must establish and sustain a robust cybersecurity posture that meets federal standards, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, and risk assessment practices, among others specified in the NIST framework. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, with a response deadline of June 30, 2026, indicating a narrow window for proposal submission. Performance will occur under the broader scope of DoD contract obligations, requiring strict compliance with CUI safeguarding requirements regardless of the physical or digital location of the work. Noncompliance may result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility for future DoD business. The subcontractor must demonstrate proven capability to enforce continuous cybersecurity hygiene and provide evidence of control adherence upon request.