Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract involves the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information across systems and networks, ensuring alignment with the Department of Defense’s requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012. This subcontract mandates strict adherence to a comprehensive framework of cybersecurity practices designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. All processes must be documented, tested, and continuously monitored to maintain compliance and demonstrate due diligence in handling sensitive defense data. In addition to technical controls, the contract requires robust incident response protocols aligned with DFARS reporting timelines, ensuring any cyber incidents involving Covered Defense Information are detected, contained, and reported to the appropriate DoD authorities within the prescribed 72-hour window. The work is performed under the auspices of the Defense Logistics Agency as part of a larger DoD initiative, and the contractor is expected to operate within the NAICS code 541512, indicating specialized information technology and cybersecurity services. Compliance is non-negotiable and will be subject to validation through audits, assessments, and continuous oversight to uphold the integrity of the defense supply chain.