Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information on systems operated by the contractor. The scope includes ensuring full compliance with all applicable requirements under the National Institute of Standards and Technology framework to protect sensitive data transmitted, processed, or stored within the contractor’s environment. Additionally, the contractor must establish and maintain robust procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to cyber incidents involving covered defense information in accordance with federal mandates, ensuring timely and accurate communication to the Department of Defense. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it relates to custom computer programming services, and is tied to performance at the location in Texarkana, Texas, with a zip code of 75507-5000. It was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain organization. All deliverables must align strictly with cybersecurity standards for handling covered defense information and include documentation, training, and audit readiness measures to support ongoing compliance and incident response capabilities.