Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171 Compliance)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with DFARS requirements. This includes the development and continuous updating of a System Security Plan that documents how all required controls are addressed, monitored, and enforced to protect sensitive data accessed or stored on non-federal information systems. The work involves aligning technical, administrative, and physical safeguards with federal cybersecurity standards and maintaining continuous readiness for audits or assessments. This subcontract is issued under the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, part of the Department of Defense, with performance required at an FPO location identified by ZIP code 96643. The solicitation is open for responses until July 27, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, indicating the need for specialized cybersecurity and systems integration expertise. The contractor must demonstrate proven capability in managing CUI protection protocols and delivering compliant infrastructure, with no specific set-aside provisions outlined. All activities must adhere strictly to federal guidelines to ensure unbroken protection of sensitive defense-related information throughout the lifecycle of the contractual obligations.