Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information (CDI) Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information associated with the subcontract, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for protecting sensitive DoD data. The contractor must establish and maintain robust cybersecurity practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171, including the identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery mechanisms necessary to defend against cyber threats. Additionally, the contractor is obligated to implement and follow designated cyber incident reporting procedures to promptly notify the government of any security breaches or anomalies that may compromise covered defense information. The subcontract is tied to the Department of Defense’s Subsistence FSE Supply Chain and requires performance at a military post office address in FPO with a ZIP code of 96691. The solicitation, identified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, was posted on August 2, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The nature of the work demands strict adherence to federal cybersecurity directives, with full accountability for the protection of covered defense information and timely reporting of any incidents, reflecting the Department of Defense’s priority on securing its supply chain from cyber intrusions.