Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract seeks specialized cybersecurity support to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and Controlled Unclassified Information safeguarding requirements. The contractor will be responsible for implementing and maintaining controls necessary to protect CUI across all applicable systems, conducting regular assessments to ensure alignment with federal standards, and preparing for audits through documentation, policy enforcement, and continuous monitoring. Incident reporting procedures must be established and tested to meet mandatory reporting timelines and regulatory expectations, ensuring timely response and remediation of security events. Performance is expected at New Orleans, Louisiana, with an emphasis on maintaining audit readiness at all times. The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Proposals must be submitted by July 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the opportunity posting dated June 30, 2026. The work requires deep expertise in defense cybersecurity frameworks and hands-on experience with CUI handling, documentation, and compliance validation to support mission-critical systems.