Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls across IT systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information. This includes establishing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards for defense contractors. The contractor is also responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of any cyber incidents affecting these systems, in accordance with mandatory reporting requirements. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with a NAICS code of 541512 indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. The contract was posted in June 2026 and is focused on ensuring compliance with cybersecurity obligations tied to the handling of protected defense information. The place of performance and detailed contact information are not specified, but the work is intended to support DoD systems nationwide. Full compliance is mandatory, and failure to implement or maintain the required controls may result in loss of contract eligibility or legal consequences.