Cybersecurity and CUI Protection Services

This contract entails the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards to protect Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and networks under the subcontractor’s responsibility. It requires strict adherence to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement cybersecurity standards, ensuring that all CUI is handled, stored, transmitted, and processed in compliance with mandated security controls. The subcontractor must establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity posture consistent with NIST Special Publication 800-171 requirements, including access controls, data encryption, audit logging, and continuous monitoring to prevent unauthorized access or data exfiltration. In addition to safeguarding information, the contract mandates immediate and formal reporting of any cyber incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of CUI, in accordance with DFARS clause 252.204-7012. This includes notifying the Department of Defense within 72 hours of discovery, preserving forensic evidence, and cooperating fully with any subsequent investigations. The work is performed under a subcontract supporting the Defense Logistics Agency, with the work classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, and is expected to uphold the highest standards of compliance and operational security as part of the Department of Defense’s broader cybersecurity strategy.