Cybersecurity and Data Safeguarding for Subcontractors

Subcontractors handling covered defense information must adhere to the cybersecurity standards outlined in DFARS and implement the controls specified in NIST SP 800-171 to protect sensitive data. This requirement applies to all subcontractors working under contracts tied to the Defense Logistics Agency and is mandatory for ensuring the safeguarding of controlled unclassified information within the defense supply chain. The contract, issued under NAICS code 541512, is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative to enforce uniform cybersecurity practices across all tiers of contractors and subcontractors, regardless of size or location. Compliance is non-negotiable and will be monitored as a condition of continued performance under the agreement.