Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information and controlled unclassified information handled across systems within the scope of the subcontract. This effort is focused on ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, specifically within environments supporting Department of Defense contracts. The subcontractor must establish, maintain, and validate the necessary technical, administrative, and physical safeguards as outlined in the NIST framework, with full accountability for alignment and audit readiness throughout the performance period. Performance is to be executed at the location in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and the contract falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, indicating a narrow window for proposal submission. This is a subcontract opportunity administered by the DLA Dist San Joaquin under the broader Department of Defense, and while no set-aside type is specified, the emphasis on CUI protection mandates that all proposers possess the capability and documentation to meet stringent compliance requirements without exception.