Cybersecurity and CUI Protection Services

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. Key responsibilities include developing a System Security Plan, conducting necessary assessments to validate control effectiveness, and reporting any cyber incidents to the appropriate authorities within a strict 72-hour window. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541512 and is issued by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain office, with a deadline for responses on August 6, 2026. The work is focused on fulfilling mandatory DoD cybersecurity requirements, with no set-aside provisions specified, and performance is expected to align with the stringent security practices outlined in the NIST framework to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive defense data.