Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity safeguards for systems that handle covered defense information, strictly in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171. This includes establishing and enforcing technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Contractors must ensure all systems and processes comply with the detailed security requirements outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and maintain documentation demonstrating ongoing adherence to these standards. Any cyber incident affecting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of covered defense information must be reported to the appropriate government authority within 72 hours of discovery, with full details provided promptly to support investigation and remediation efforts. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the LAND SUPPLIER OPNS ENGINES office. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. While no set-aside type is specified, the contract is structured as a subcontract and is accessible through the DIBBS system for interested parties. Compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and timely incident reporting are non-negotiable conditions of performance under this agreement.