Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 compliant cybersecurity safeguards to protect covered defense information processed, stored, or transmitted on contractor systems, in alignment with DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. This subcontract is targeted toward organizations capable of establishing, maintaining, and validating a robust information security posture that meets federal standards for safeguarding sensitive defense data, with performance specifically tied to the location of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and governed under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. All compliant measures must be fully operational and auditable by the response deadline of August 7, 2026, and adherence to the security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 is mandatory for contract award and continued performance. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain office, indicating it supports critical defense logistics or supply chain infrastructure. There is no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified entities regardless of business size or ownership status. The subcontractor must ensure that all systems handling covered defense information are configured to meet the 14 families of security requirements under NIST SP 800-171, including access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response. Failure to achieve and maintain full compliance may result in contract termination or financial penalties, and the contractor is expected to demonstrate ongoing operational compliance through documentation and potential audit readiness from the moment of award.