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

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and processes. This includes establishing, documenting, and enforcing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards aligned with the standard to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 is mandatory, including prompt detection, reporting, and response to cybersecurity incidents affecting CUI, with full cooperation in any associated investigations or remediation efforts. The subcontractor must maintain continuous adherence to these requirements throughout the performance period, ensuring all systems handling CUI are regularly assessed and updated to meet evolving threat landscapes and regulatory expectations. This work is performed under a subcontract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. Performance is expected to occur wherever the subcontractor’s operations or systems process or store CUI, regardless of geographic location. Although specific place of performance details are not provided, the obligation to comply applies universally to all relevant environments, and the contractor must demonstrate robust internal controls, audit readiness, and incident response capabilities. The contract emphasizes sustained compliance rather than a one-time implementation, requiring documented policies, staff training, system monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to remain effective and verifiable over time.