Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding

The contract involves the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within defense contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements for handling sensitive but unclassified data. This subcontract is focused on securing information systems that process, store, or transmit CUI, requiring a thorough alignment with the 110 controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response measures. The successful bidder must demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of current security postures, identify gaps, implement necessary technical and administrative safeguards, and provide documentation to prove full compliance. Performance is required at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with a submission deadline of July 20, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 indicates this effort falls under Computer Systems Design and Related Services, pointing to the need for specialized cybersecurity expertise rather than general IT support. The contracting activity is under the Department of Defense, specifically the Electrical Devices Division, highlighting the critical nature of maintaining secure systems for national defense-related technologies. All work must align with federal mandates, and failure to achieve full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 will result in contract non-performance, making rigorous methodology and validated outcomes essential.