Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS regulations. The work is focused on ensuring that all systems and processes handling sensitive defense data meet the mandated security standards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Contractors must establish, document, and enforce a robust cybersecurity framework that aligns with the 110 controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, including access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, security assessment, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with performance required at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, ZIP code 28310. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. The NAICS code 541512 indicates the work involves computer systems design and related services, suggesting the subcontractor will provide technical expertise in cybersecurity architecture, assessment, and ongoing system hardening. Compliance is non-negotiable and will require continuous monitoring, documentation, and readiness for audit to maintain contract eligibility and protect national security information.