Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information (CDI) handled by the contractor. Compliance with these controls is mandatory to meet the cybersecurity requirements outlined in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including the ability to detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents promptly and accurately. The scope centers on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CDI throughout its lifecycle, with specific emphasis on technical, administrative, and physical safeguards aligned with NIST standards. This is a subcontract issued under the Department of Defense, managed by the Subsistence FSE Supply Chain office, with performance expected to occur at a military postal address in FPO, 96678. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, with a hard deadline for responses on August 14, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicates the work involves computer systems design and related services, suggesting the contractor must possess technical expertise in cybersecurity infrastructure and incident management. The subcontract is part of broader defense cybersecurity obligations, and noncompliance may result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of future bidding privileges.