Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls across systems that handle Covered Defense Information, ensuring all technical and administrative safeguards are properly applied to protect sensitive data. This includes conducting regular assessments to verify compliance, promptly reporting any security incidents that may compromise CDI, and maintaining continuous adherence to federal cybersecurity standards mandated for defense contractors. The work is scoped under a subcontract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services. Compliance is non-negotiable and must be sustained throughout the lifecycle of the contract to meet federal requirements for safeguarding controlled unclassified information in nonfederal systems.