Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information across systems that handle design, documentation, and traceability data critical to defense operations. The effort is focused on ensuring full compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements to protect controlled unclassified information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. All contractors must establish and maintain an approved security plan that aligns with the NIST framework, covering access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response among other required controls. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. It was posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026, and is managed by C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN. Performance is expected to occur within the scope of the defense supply chain, though specific geographic locations are not identified. Compliance is mandatory, and failure to meet NIST SP 800-171 requirements could result in contract termination or penalties. Interested parties must ensure their systems, policies, and personnel are prepared for assessment and continuous monitoring to maintain eligibility.