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 252.204-7012, ensuring that all systems and processes handling sensitive government data meet stringent federal security standards. This subcontract is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative to secure information systems against cyber threats, with performance centered at NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, with no set-aside classification specified, indicating open competition among qualified vendors. All parties must demonstrate proven capability to apply, monitor, and continuously update security controls aligned with NIST guidelines, with accountability for protecting controlled unclassified information throughout the contract lifecycle.