Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract titled Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Support requires the provision of comprehensive support to ensure NIST SP 800-171 compliance for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information within contractor information systems. This effort is critical to meeting federal cybersecurity standards designed to protect sensitive but unclassified data handled by defense contractors, with the Defense Logistics Agency acting as the lead organization under the Department of Defense. The work will involve implementing, assessing, and maintaining security controls aligned with the NIST framework to mitigate risks associated with the storage, processing, and transmission of CUI across contractor environments. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, which classifies the work within the computer systems design and related services sector. The contract was posted on June 25, 2026, and the place of performance has not been specified, indicating flexibility in where the support services may be delivered. The contractor must be prepared to collaborate with DLA to validate adherence to CUI safeguarding requirements, conduct assessments, remediate gaps, and provide documentation to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Although no set-aside preferences are indicated, the nature of the work necessitates specialized cybersecurity expertise and a thorough understanding of federal information security policies.