Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract entails providing specialized support to implement and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause DFARS 252.204-7012, ensuring the protection of Covered Defense Information and compliance with mandatory cyber incident reporting obligations. This effort is critical for securing sensitive data handled within the Department of Defense supply chain and addressing the technical and procedural requirements necessary to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across systems and networks. The work is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512, with performance centered at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 96860-5033, and responses are due by August 4, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the ASC Commodities Division, indicating the scope likely involves supporting defense logistics or supply chain operations that handle protected information. The contractor must possess the expertise to assess current security postures, deploy required technical and administrative safeguards, document compliance, and establish processes for timely reporting of cyber incidents as stipulated by federal regulations. All activities must be executed to meet stringent DoD cybersecurity standards without deviation.