Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information (CDI) in compliance with DFARS requirements. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 541512 and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, with the primary objective of ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect sensitive defense-related data. The contractor must adhere to all mandated controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. The contract is active as of June 3, 2026, and performance is expected to occur within the scope of the Department of Defense’s operational environment, though specific geographic details are not provided. The subcontractor is responsible for continuous monitoring, documentation, and reporting of compliance efforts to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of CDI throughout the lifecycle of the contract. Noncompliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards or failure to maintain required controls may result in contract termination or other enforcement actions. All activities must be conducted in alignment with federal cybersecurity regulations and under the authority of the Defense Logistics Agency.