Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This contract requires strict adherence to NIST Special Publication 800-171 standards to protect covered defense information handled by the contractor, ensuring robust cybersecurity practices are implemented across all systems and processes. Any instance of a cyber incident involving the compromise or potential exposure of sensitive data must be reported promptly in accordance with federal requirements. The subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. Performance of the contract obligations may occur anywhere, as no specific location is designated, but compliance is mandatory regardless of where the work is carried out. The contractor must maintain continuous compliance with all applicable cybersecurity controls to safeguard classified and controlled unclassified information and must be prepared to demonstrate adherence upon request by the government.