Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This subcontract focuses on implementing NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect Covered Defense Information (CDI) within systems, as well as managing the associated cyber incident reporting requirements. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Supplier OEM Division and pertains to work performed primarily at Hill Air Force Base. It falls under the NAICS code 541512, which relates to computer systems design services, indicating a technical and specialized cybersecurity scope. The contract was posted on May 14, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 22, 2026, underscoring a relatively short window for proposal submission. Although there is no specified set-aside designation, the nature of the work demands adherence to rigorous federal cybersecurity standards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive defense-related information. The subcontract requires the selected party to have expertise in both the implementation of stringent cybersecurity frameworks and timely reporting of any cyber incidents to maintain compliance and safeguard critical defense systems.