Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to safeguard technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data classified as covered defense information. The contractor must ensure these controls are fully operational to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, while also establishing procedures for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with federal requirements. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is mandatory and must be continuously upheld throughout the contract term to meet Defense Department standards for handling controlled unclassified information. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and is assigned the NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. Performance is expected to occur at a location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. Although the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the contractual obligations center on robust cybersecurity posture, defense information protection, and incident response compliance, all critical to maintaining the integrity of defense-related technical data.