Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

The contract mandates the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information and ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for the handling, storage, and transmission of sensitive DoD data. This includes establishing robust cybersecurity measures to protect information systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information, as well as defining procedures for timely reporting of any cyber incidents that may compromise the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of such data. All activities must align with federal standards for protecting controlled unclassified information within nonfederal systems. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The performance location is not specified beyond the federal procurement framework, and the contract is structured to support the broader DoD objective of securing supply chain cybersecurity. Compliance is mandatory and encompasses technical, administrative, and operational controls, with ongoing monitoring and documentation required to demonstrate adherence. The contract emphasizes accountability for incident response and reporting timelines as outlined in DFARS, ensuring that any cybersecurity breach involving covered defense information is immediately detected, contained, and reported to appropriate government entities.