Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding Services

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to protect Controlled Unclassified Information within contractor information systems. This effort is critical for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI handled by the subcontractor, with full compliance expected throughout the performance period. The work is tied to a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division, and performance must occur at the designated location in Columbus, Ohio, with a zip code of 43213. The solicitation, identified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, was posted on July 20, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 31, 2026. The contract type is specifically designated as a subcontract, indicating integration into a larger prime contract structure. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is not optional; it forms the core technical requirement, mandating the fulfillment of all 110 security controls across areas such as access control, audit, configuration management, and incident response. Contractors must demonstrate proven capability to deploy, monitor, and sustain these controls within their information systems to meet federal security standards.