Cybersecurity and Data Compliance for Satellite Systems

The contract requires the implementation and rigorous auditing of NIST SP 800-53 High Baseline cybersecurity controls across satellite command, control, and data delivery systems that support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration missions. This effort focuses on ensuring the highest level of security for critical infrastructure handling sensitive environmental and operational data, with strict adherence to federal standards for access control, audit and accountability, system and communications protection, and incident response. The work must be performed in Silver Spring, Maryland, and involves comprehensive assessments to validate compliance, identify vulnerabilities, and remediate deficiencies throughout the satellite systems lifecycle. The subcontract is open for bidding with a response deadline of May 22, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Responsibility for delivery lies with a subcontractor working under the Department of Commerce, NOAA, with no set-aside designation specified. All activities must align with federal cybersecurity mandates and be executed in a manner that maintains the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of mission-critical satellite data, ensuring uninterrupted support for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and environmental research operations.