Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. This includes the development of a System Security Plan that documents how security controls are applied, maintained, and monitored to protect sensitive data. The contractor must also prepare and submit all necessary DOD compliance reports to demonstrate adherence to federal standards and to validate the effectiveness of the implemented safeguards. Performance is centered in Jacksonville, Florida, with the work being carried out as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division. The solicitation is tied to NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services. Interested parties must respond by August 13, 2026, and the opportunity is posted on the DIBBS platform. While no set-aside type is specified, the focus remains strictly on securing covered defense information through NIST-aligned cybersecurity measures and maintaining documented, auditable compliance throughout the contract term.