Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity measures aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to protect Covered Defense Information, ensuring that all controlled unclassified information is properly safeguarded throughout its lifecycle. This includes establishing and enforcing access controls, audit logging, system integrity protections, and data encryption standards as mandated by the framework, with continuous monitoring to detect and respond to potential security breaches. The contractor is responsible for maintaining full audit readiness at all times, ensuring documentation is accurate and readily available to support compliance verification during government assessments. Additionally, the contract mandates timely and accurate reporting of any cybersecurity incidents involving Covered Defense Information, requiring immediate notification and coordinated response activities in accordance with federal requirements. The effort is situated under a subcontract within the Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency, with the work focused on fulfilling stringent cybersecurity obligations tied to defense contract performance. All activities must adhere to the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, emphasizing technical expertise in cybersecurity infrastructure and compliance management as core deliverables.