Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and auditing of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. This includes establishing, maintaining, and validating technical and administrative controls to ensure compliance, as well as conducting regular monitoring and reporting to verify ongoing adherence. Incident response procedures must be in place to detect, report, and remediate cybersecurity events involving covered defense information, with timely notifications to appropriate authorities as mandated. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 and is associated with the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. Performance is required at Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and the solicitation posted on July 16, 2026. Compliance is non-negotiable and must align with federal standards for protecting sensitive defense data, with continuous oversight to ensure control effectiveness and regulatory alignment throughout the contract period.