Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for handling sensitive but unclassified data. This includes the development of a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents how security requirements are met across systems and processes, as well as establishing procedures for timely cyber incident reporting in alignment with DFARS 252.204-7012. The subcontractor must adhere to strict protocols for detecting, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents affecting CUI, with full accountability for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the information throughout its lifecycle. The contract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency as part of the Department of Defense’s broader cybersecurity initiative, classified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. It is structured as a subcontract with no specified set-aside status, and performance is expected to occur within the DOD’s operational environment without a defined physical location. Effective execution demands a strong understanding of federal cybersecurity mandates, documented compliance processes, and the ability to rapidly respond to security events, all while operating under the DLA’s oversight and contractual obligations.