Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information and ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, including the timely reporting of any cyber incidents affecting protected data. The scope focuses on establishing and maintaining a secure information environment that meets federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling sensitive defense information, with emphasis on access control, audit, configuration management, and incident response capabilities. Performance is required at a designated location in San Diego, California, with a strict deadline for responses by August 3, 2026, as part of a subcontract under the Department of Defense procurement system. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it targets computer systems design services, and is managed by the ASC Commodities Division. The contract is not subject to a specific set-aside, meaning it is open to all eligible entities without preferential treatment based on business size or ownership type. While no point of contact is listed, the procurement is accessible through the DIBBS platform and aligns with the broader DoD mandate to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the defense industrial base. Successful offerors must demonstrate technical competency in deploying NIST controls and have the capability to report and respond to cyber incidents per regulatory requirements.