Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of all NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information handled by the subcontractor, ensuring alignment with federal standards for protecting sensitive non-classified information within the defense supply chain. Compliance must extend to all systems and processes that store, process, or transmit such data, with a focus on access control, audit accountability, configuration management, incident response, and continuous monitoring. The subcontractor is obligated to maintain rigorous documentation of control implementation and demonstrate readiness for assessment or audit at any time. In addition to securing information, the contract mandates strict adherence to cyber incident reporting protocols, requiring immediate notification of any suspected or confirmed breaches, compromises, or unauthorized access events involving covered defense information. The subcontractor must have a clearly defined incident response plan in place, capable of containing threats, preserving evidence, and reporting details to the Department of Defense within the required timeframes. This effort supports the broader defense cybersecurity posture and ensures the integrity of information critical to national security, under the oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency.