Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Compliance Support

The contract requires implementation and auditing of NIST SP 800-171 controls to ensure the protection of Covered Defense Information, with a focus on system hardening, strict access controls, and timely incident reporting. The work demands comprehensive cybersecurity measures aligned with federal standards to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within defense-related systems, ensuring compliance across all technical and procedural aspects of information security. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through DLA Energy, with performance expected at Fort Belvoir, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Although the solicitation number is not provided, the response deadline is January 5, 2026, and the posting date indicates the opportunity was made available in May 2026, suggesting a potential administrative error in the timeline. The requirement is critical for supporting defense infrastructure and necessitates proven expertise in NIST compliance, audit readiness, and secure system management.