Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, focusing on robust cyber hygiene, access restrictions, and data protection measures across all systems handling sensitive defense information. The contractor must establish procedures for immediate cyber incident reporting, maintain detailed audit trails, and remain prepared for periodic assessments to verify adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, ensuring continuous alignment with Department of Defense requirements. This subcontract, issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, supports critical defense infrastructure and operates under NAICS code 541512, indicating a focus on computer systems design services. The performance location and point of contact details are not specified, but the obligation extends to maintaining audit readiness at all times and responding promptly to any security events. The contract underscores the contractor’s responsibility to integrate security into daily operations, not as a one-time effort but as an ongoing, mission-critical function tied directly to national defense priorities.