Cybersecurity & CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information and ensure compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting. This subcontract is exclusively reserved for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. The effort focuses on establishing, validating, and sustaining a cybersecurity framework aligned with federal standards to secure controlled unclassified information within the defense supply chain. Performance is expected to meet stringent Department of Defense requirements for safeguarding sensitive data and enabling timely reporting of cyber incidents. The Solicitation is posted under the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense and is open for responses through August 19, 2026. Although specific performance location details are not provided, the work is tied to DoD contracts requiring robust cybersecurity posture and adherence to federal guidance. The contracting activity implies the need for continuous monitoring, documentation, and readiness to respond to incidents, suggesting the contractor must possess proven expertise in federal information security standards and experience supporting defense contractors or related entities. All work must be executed by a certified small business entity as stipulated by the set-aside classification.