Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract mandates the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS requirements. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain and requires the contractor to establish a robust security framework that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information handled within the scope of the agreement. The work is to be performed at Fort A P Hill with a zip code of 22427, and all security measures must align with federal standards for protecting controlled unclassified information in nonfederal systems. The solicitation closed on July 27, 2026, and the contract falls under NAICS code 541512, which classifies it within the computer systems design services sector. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the nature of the work demands advanced technical expertise and strict adherence to defense cybersecurity protocols. The contractor must be prepared to demonstrate continuous compliance, including documentation, audits, and incident response capabilities, as part of routine oversight by the Department of Defense. Failure to meet these requirements could result in contract termination or penalties due to the critical nature of the information being protected.