Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information throughout its lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling sensitive DoD data. All systems and processes must be engineered to prevent unauthorized access, detection, and exfiltration, while establishing robust mechanisms for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with regulatory timelines and protocols. The scope encompasses technical, administrative, and physical safeguards aligned with the NIST framework, with emphasis on continuous monitoring, access control, audit logging, and incident response readiness. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense and will be performed at the New Cumberland facility with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. It falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating the need for specialized expertise in designing and integrating secure IT environments. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is open to qualified subcontractors who can demonstrate proven experience in securing federal contract information and meeting rigorous DoD cybersecurity requirements. Compliance is mandatory, and failure to implement controls or report incidents in a timely manner may result in contract termination or penalties.