Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding

This contract involves implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information by enforcing system hardening, access control measures, and cyber incident reporting in compliance with DFARS clauses. The effort is aimed at safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain MD Surgical Forward Support Facility. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 541512, is a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline on June 1, 2026, and the work is to be performed at Scott Air Force Base, zip code 62225-5219. The contract focuses on stringent cybersecurity requirements to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive defense-related information, aligning with federal cybersecurity regulations. It emphasizes proactive and reactive security measures, including technical controls and reporting protocols to address cyber incidents promptly. This opportunity is posted for entities capable of meeting the cybersecurity standards mandated by the Department of Defense, reflecting the agency’s continued priority on securing defense supply chain information systems.