Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract seeks support for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard covered defense information and ensure compliance with federal requirements for handling controlled unclassified information. The work includes establishing, documenting, and sustaining technical and administrative safeguards across all relevant systems and processes, with a strong focus on continuous compliance and readiness for audit. The contractor will be responsible for conducting the annual self-assessment required under the NIST framework, accurately reporting findings, and providing timely assistance in the event of a cyber incident, including documentation and reporting to appropriate authorities as mandated. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically for the ASC Commodities Division, with performance expected to occur in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050-2411. The NAICS code 541512 indicates that the work falls under Computer Systems Design and Related Services, reflecting the technical nature of the cybersecurity support required. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, indicating a short turnaround for proposal submission and evaluation. The contractor must be prepared to demonstrate proven experience in NIST 800-171 implementation and incident response, with an emphasis on operational continuity and regulatory adherence within the defense industrial base environment.