Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding (Basic)

This contract requires the implementation of foundational cybersecurity measures to protect systems that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-7012 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171. The scope centers on establishing and maintaining baseline security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI, covering areas such as access control, incident reporting, system monitoring, configuration management, and media protection. As a subcontract, the effort is part of a larger defense supply chain obligation, tying compliance directly to the responsibilities of tiered contractors supporting Department of Defense operations. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, has a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is posted under the Maritime Supply Chain organization within the Department of Defense. Although specific place of performance details are not provided, the technical requirements apply to any system handling CUI regardless of physical location. The contract demands strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements, including documentation of security plans, timely reporting of cyber incidents, and the capability to demonstrate compliance through audit or assessment. Failure to meet these standards could result in contract non-compliance and loss of eligibility for future defense work.