Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information within the contractor’s systems and processes. This includes establishing, maintaining, and validating technical and administrative safeguards aligned with the NIST framework to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive defense data. The contractor must also manage all aspects of cyber incident reporting, including timely detection, containment, analysis, and notification of any security breaches or anomalies affecting covered defense information, in accordance with federal requirements. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with performance expected at the location in Tracy, California, 95304-5000. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicates the work falls under computer systems design and related services. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and is accessible through the DIBBS portal. The contractor must demonstrate capability to meet stringent cybersecurity standards and maintain compliance with Department of Defense obligations regarding the handling of controlled unclassified information.