Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity standards to protect covered defense information throughout all systems and processes. The subcontractor must establish and maintain rigorous controls to secure sensitive data, ensure compliance with federal cyber requirements, and support timely reporting of any cyber incidents affecting covered information. All activities must align with the Department of Defense’s mandates for safeguarding information systems that handle defense-related data, with emphasis on continuous monitoring, access management, and incident response protocols. Performance is tied to a single location in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating that the subcontractor is expected to provide technical expertise for integrating and maintaining secure infrastructure. The contract is issued under the Land Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense, and the subcontractor must be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with all applicable cybersecurity controls as part of contract fulfillment. Failure to meet these requirements may result in non-compliance penalties or termination.