Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring full compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling sensitive government data. All applicable controls must be rigorously applied across systems and processes to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, with an emphasis on continuous monitoring and remediation to maintain adherence throughout the contract period. Additionally, the contractor must establish and sustain procedures for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with mandated federal requirements, ensuring any breach or suspicious activity is detected, documented, and reported without delay. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, awarded by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026, and performance is expected to take place at the contractor’s facility or other locations as deemed necessary. While no specific place of performance is designated, compliance with all NIST controls and incident reporting obligations is non-negotiable and forms the core of deliverables, with adherence directly tied to contract success and continued eligibility under the small business set-aside.