Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls as outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to protect Covered Defense Information across all systems and processes under the agreement. Compliance with these controls is mandatory to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive defense data, and failure to adhere could result in significant contractual and regulatory repercussions. The contractor must also establish and sustain procedures for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with federal requirements, ensuring prompt notification and response to any data breaches or unauthorized access attempts. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541990 and is issued by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, with performance expected at the FPO location with ZIP code 09523. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026, indicating a narrow window for proposal submission. The contract underscores the Department of Defense’s emphasis on securing sensitive information through standardized cybersecurity frameworks and reinforces the obligation for subcontractors to meet stringent federal compliance standards, even when working outside traditional defense contractor environments.