Cybersecurity & Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information and ensure compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection requirements as mandated by DFARS regulations. This effort is central to securing sensitive data handled within the defense supply chain and demands strict adherence to specified cybersecurity standards across all applicable systems and processes. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the LAND SUPPLY CHAIN organization, with performance taking place in Gulfport, Mississippi, ZIP 39501-5005. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services, and is aimed at contractors capable of integrating robust cybersecurity frameworks into their operational environments. Responses to this solicitation are due by August 3, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 21, 2026. All parties must demonstrate proven capability to apply NIST SP 800-171 controls effectively, including but not limited to access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. Compliance is not optional; failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of future DoD eligibility. The contract emphasizes continuous compliance, documentation of control implementation, and readiness for assessment, ensuring that CUI remains protected throughout the lifecycle of the work performed.