Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes establishing, monitoring, and updating security measures that protect sensitive unclassified information transmitted, processed, or stored by the contractor, with a focus on preventing unauthorized access, disclosure, or disruption. The scope encompasses both technical and procedural safeguards aligned with NIST standards, requiring continuous assessment and documentation to demonstrate adherence to federal cybersecurity requirements. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, and falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contract was posted on July 14, 2026, and applies to all parties handling covered defense information, regardless of location. Compliance is non-negotiable and subject to audit, with failure to maintain controls potentially resulting in contract termination or penalties. The work must be performed in alignment with federal supply chain security protocols, and all activities are tied to the primary contract SPE4A621D5437 with delivery order SPE4A624F296K.