Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive data within the defense supply chain. This includes establishing, monitoring, and updating technical and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or exfiltration of information, alongside mandatory incident reporting procedures as prescribed by DFARS 252.204-7012, which demands prompt notification of any security breaches or system compromises affecting covered defense information. This subcontract is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, reserved exclusively for small businesses classified under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain office, with responses due by August 11, 2026. Performance is expected to support defense-related operations, and compliance with all contractual cybersecurity obligations is critical to maintaining eligibility and fulfilling contractual requirements under the DoD’s data protection framework.