Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information systems in compliance with DFARS requirements, ensuring the protection of sensitive unclassified information related to defense programs. The effort is focused on establishing, maintaining, and validating a cybersecurity framework that meets federal standards for data protection, with emphasis on access control, audit logging, configuration management, incident response, and system monitoring. The work is intended for a small business entity, as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, and the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicates it involves computer systems design and related services. Responses must be submitted by the deadline of July 29, 2026, and the contract will be executed as a subcontract under the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate of the Department of Defense. While the exact place of performance is unspecified, the work will likely involve on-site or remote support to secure defense-related information systems across multiple locations.