Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract mandates the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information within the contractor’s systems, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. Central to this effort is the development and continual refinement of a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents the organization’s approach to protecting CDI, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards aligned with NIST guidelines. The contractor must establish processes for continuous monitoring, risk management, and timely reporting of any cyber incidents affecting CDI, adhering strictly to federal reporting protocols to ensure transparency and rapid response to threats. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 541512, indicating its focus on computer systems design and related services, and is issued by the Maritime Supply Chain office within the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026, reflecting a tight timeline for qualified vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet these stringent cybersecurity obligations. While no specific set-aside provisions or geographic performance location are outlined, full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is non-negotiable, and failure to maintain these controls or report incidents appropriately may result in contract termination or regulatory penalties.