Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Compliance

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring that all handling, storage, and transmission of controlled unclassified information adheres to federal cybersecurity standards. This includes establishing robust access controls, configuration management, audit and accountability measures, and continuous monitoring practices to detect and respond to potential threats. Compliance is not optional—failure to meet these requirements could result in loss of contract eligibility or legal consequences under defense contracting regulations. In addition to control implementation, the contractor must be fully prepared for audits and capable of reporting cyber incidents in accordance with mandated timelines and procedures. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense through the DDSP New Cumberland Facility, closes for responses on August 10, 2026, and all proposals must demonstrate proven experience and capability in securing federal information systems to meet the stringent requirements of the DoD’s cybersecurity framework.