Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information across all systems and environments handling such data. This includes establishing and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures aligned with federal standards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise of sensitive information related to Department of Defense contracts. The contractor must also establish procedures for timely detection, reporting, and response to any cyber incidents that may affect the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of covered defense information, ensuring full compliance with reporting timelines and protocols mandated by the DoD. In addition to ongoing control implementation and incident reporting, the contractor is obligated to prepare for and successfully undergo Department of Defense assessments designed to validate compliance with the NIST SP 800-171 requirements. These assessments may involve documentation reviews, system audits, and technical evaluations to verify the effectiveness of security controls. The contract is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512, with performance based in New Cumberland, PA, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, under a solicitation issued by the Department of Defense. All activities must align with the DoD’s imperative to protect defense-related data and maintain supply chain cybersecurity.