Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, ensuring that all systems and processes handling such information meet federal cybersecurity standards. The subcontractor must establish, maintain, and continuously monitor compliance with these controls, which include access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, risk assessment, security assessment, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. Failure to comply may result in contract termination or penalties due to the sensitive nature of the data involved. The contract is issued under the Department of Defense through DLA Dist San Joaquin with a place of performance in Tracy, California, 95304-5000. It is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 541512, indicating it relates to computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. The contractor is expected to operate within a secure environment that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of covered defense information, and must be prepared to demonstrate ongoing compliance through documentation, assessments, and potential audits. All activities must align with the regulatory framework governing defense contractor cybersecurity practices.