Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Protection

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity safeguards aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to protect covered defense information (CDI) on systems under the contractor's control. This includes developing and sustaining a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents all necessary controls, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for handling sensitive DoD data. The contractor must also establish and maintain processes for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with applicable regulations, ensuring immediate notification and response to any breaches or anomalies affecting CDI. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically for the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with performance expected at the FPO location designated by zip code 09587. The solicitation, posted on July 27, 2026, requires responses by August 3, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it relates to computer systems design services. Though no set-aside designation is specified, the requirement is critical for supporting DoD operations and demands strict adherence to NIST controls, continuous monitoring, and documentation integrity throughout the contract lifecycle.