Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding for Subcontractors

Contractors awarded this subcontract are required to implement and maintain all applicable NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for handling controlled unclassified information. The contract mandates strict adherence to cyber incident reporting protocols, requiring prompt notification and response procedures in the event of any security breach or unauthorized access involving sensitive defense data. All subcontractors must establish, document, and enforce policies and technical measures that align with NIST guidelines, and are obligated to undergo continuous monitoring and periodic assessments to validate ongoing compliance. This obligation applies across all systems and environments where covered defense information is processed, stored, or transmitted, regardless of location. The contract is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense and is classified under NAICS code 541330, indicating it relates to computer systems design and related services, with performance expectations tied to securing sensitive defense information across the supply chain.