Cybersecurity and CUI Compliance (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171. This involves establishing a robust security framework that meets all required controls for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards applicable to defense contractors. The subcontractor must demonstrate the ability to deploy, monitor, and sustain these controls across all relevant systems and environments to meet compliance obligations and mitigate risks to national security information. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. The contract is administered by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, with responses due by August 20, 2026. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work is expected to be conducted in alignment with DoD cybersecurity mandates, requiring the contractor to maintain documentation, conduct assessments, and respond to audit or compliance verification requests as necessary. The subcontractor must possess the technical expertise and operational capacity to manage a full lifecycle of cybersecurity implementation and support under stringent federal requirements.