Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract mandates the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information within contractor systems that process, store, or transmit contract data or technical specifications. This requirement applies to all systems handling sensitive government information and demands full alignment with the 110 security controls outlined in the NIST publication to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data. Compliance is non-negotiable and must be sustained throughout the performance period with documented evidence of control implementation, continuous monitoring, and remediation of any deficiencies. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain initiative, with a place of performance listed as FPO 09573. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026, with a NAICS code of 541512 indicating it falls under Custom Computer Programming Services. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate their cybersecurity posture through self-assessment or third-party validation and ensure all personnel, systems, and third-party vendors comply with the specified standards. Failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination or penalties due to the critical nature of safeguarding defense-related information.