Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information (CDI) stored in or transmitted through contractor systems, ensuring alignment with federal security standards for defense-related data. Contractors must establish robust protective measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise of CDI and are obligated to report any cybersecurity incidents involving such information within 72 hours of discovery to the appropriate government authority. This obligation applies to all systems handling CDI regardless of location or infrastructure type, and failure to comply may result in contractual penalties or loss of eligibility for future work. The contract falls under the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 541512, and is structured as a subcontract supporting broader defense acquisition and information security initiatives.