Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information and ensure compliance with DFARS requirements, focusing on securing sensitive data handled within the defense supply chain. The work must be performed at Camp Pendleton, California, with a strict deadline for proposal submission on August 17, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating the need for technical expertise in cybersecurity architecture, policy development, and control assessment. The contractor is expected to fully document all implemented security measures to demonstrate adherence to federal standards for safeguarding controlled unclassified information. The place of performance is specified, but no point of contact or set-aside provisions are provided, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified entities without preference. All activities must align with the Department of Defense’s broader objective of maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of defense-related data, with successful execution critical to supporting operational security at a major military installation.