Cybersecurity & CUI Protection Compliance (Flow-Down)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171, ensuring that all technical, operational, and administrative safeguards are properly documented and enforced. This includes the development and continuous refinement of a System Security Plan and a Plan of Action and Milestones to address identified security gaps and track remediation progress. The contractor is also obligated to report any cyber incidents involving CUI within 72 hours of discovery, maintaining transparency and rapid response capabilities to mitigate threats to federal information systems. This is a flow-down subcontract under the Department of Defense, solicited by the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office, with a NAICS code of 541512 indicating it relates to computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026. While no specific location for performance is identified, the subcontract falls within a broader defense supply chain context requiring strict adherence to federal cybersecurity standards. The contractor must ensure all systems handling CUI are aligned with NIST guidelines and capable of sustaining compliance throughout the contract lifecycle, with documentation and incident response protocols in place to meet regulatory and contractual obligations.