Cybersecurity and Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, ensuring full compliance with DFARS requirements for cyber incident reporting. The subcontractor must establish and sustain a robust cybersecurity posture aligned with these federal standards, including continuous monitoring, access control, audit logging, and incident response procedures tailored to protect sensitive military data. All activities must be performed at the designated place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with strict adherence to timelines and reporting obligations outlined in the contract. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the ASC Commodities Division, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicating information technology services. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by July 21, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The subcontractor must be prepared to demonstrate proven experience in securing controlled unclassified information and must maintain documentation to validate ongoing compliance with NIST controls and DFARS reporting protocols throughout the contract term.