Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal protections for sensitive military data. This subcontract, issued under the Department of Defense, targets organizations capable of establishing and maintaining robust security measures aligned with the NIST framework to protect unclassified information that supports national defense operations. The work is specifically performance-based at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicates a focus on computer systems design and related services. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of August 14, 2026, leaving a limited window for eligible subcontractors to submit proposals. The contracting activity is managed by the LAND SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS office, signaling that this effort is tied to critical logistics and supply chain infrastructure within the DoD ecosystem. Contractors must demonstrate not only technical capability to deploy the required controls but also proven experience in handling classified or controlled unclassified information in accordance with federal cybersecurity standards. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning all qualifying businesses may compete without restriction based on size or ownership status.