Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract seeks support services to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information within systems operated by the Department of Defense. The work includes conducting comprehensive system assessments to identify gaps in security controls, developing and managing Plans of Action and Milestones to remediate deficiencies, and preparing the organization for formal Department of Defense cybersecurity assessments. The contractor will be responsible for implementing measures that align with federal cybersecurity requirements to protect sensitive but unclassified data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Performance under this subcontract will be centered at Suffolk, Virginia, with a focus on enabling the Medical Supply Chain FSH to meet and sustain DoD assessment readiness. The solicitation window is brief, with responses due by August 4, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services. This effort is critical to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information across defense-related operations, and the selected vendor must demonstrate expertise in NIST frameworks, cybersecurity compliance, and DoD evaluation protocols.