Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding (for Admin Systems)

This contract requires contractors to ensure their administrative systems comply with the NIST SP 800-171 standards for safeguarding covered defense information (CDI) and reporting cyber incidents, regardless of whether they directly handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The focus is on maintaining robust cybersecurity measures within contractor administrative systems to protect sensitive defense-related data and support the Department of Defense's efforts to prevent and respond to cyber threats. It is a subcontract opportunity under a total small business set-aside in the NAICS code 541512 category, which covers computer systems design services. The contract is associated with the Department of Defense office FA3022 14 Cons Lgca and the work will be performed in Columbus, with the response deadline set for mid-May 2026. This contract underscores the importance of cybersecurity compliance for contractor administrative environments in defense-related projects, reinforcing the need for small businesses to adhere to stringent data protection standards even if no CUI is explicitly processed.