Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information and ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 throughout the performance of the subcontract. The work involves establishing, validating, and maintaining a secure environment that meets federal cybersecurity standards for handling regulated defense data, with ongoing assessments to verify control effectiveness and remediation of any gaps. Compliance is mandatory for all contract activities, and the contractor must demonstrate operational readiness to protect information systems from cyber threats and unauthorized access. The contract is a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, designated under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain organization. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, with the posting date listed as July 30, 2026. The place of performance is not specified, but the work likely requires on-site or secure remote execution to maintain control over classified and controlled unclassified information. Contractors must possess the technical capability to deploy, monitor, and report on NIST 800-171 controls as part of their deliverables, and must be prepared to undergo audits or assessments to prove adherence to cybersecurity requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.