Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract seeks support for implementing and maintaining NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information on systems used by the contractor, with a focus on ensuring compliance through technical and procedural safeguards. It requires the successful bidder to establish and sustain a secure environment capable of protecting sensitive data, along with timely incident reporting in the event of a breach or security compromise. The work is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512, indicating it falls within the computer systems design and related services category, and is tied to an active Department of Defense agency known as the Active Devices Division. Performance of the contracted services is required to occur at Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and all activities must commence upon award, with proposals due by July 16, 2026. The solicitation is publicly accessible through the DIBBS platform, though no set-aside preferences or specific organization types are indicated. The scope centers on operational cybersecurity compliance without reference to system acquisition or procurement, emphasizing ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and documentation of controls aligned with federal requirements for handling controlled unclassified information.