Cybersecurity & Data Safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171 Compliance)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to protect covered defense information, including controlled unclassified information, across all affected systems. This involves establishing, monitoring, and updating security measures to ensure compliance with federal standards for safeguarding sensitive data handled by the contractor. The scope includes the full lifecycle of CUI protection, from secure storage and transmission to access controls and auditing, as well as timely reporting of any cybersecurity incidents to the appropriate Defense Department authorities. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with a NAICS code of 541512 indicating software development and IT services as the primary area of work. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026. Performance is expected to occur wherever the contractor’s systems process or store covered defense information, though no specific location is designated. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is mandatory, and failure to meet control requirements or report incidents promptly could result in contract termination or penalties. The work must be performed in alignment with defense contracting obligations and the security posture required for all entities handling sensitive military information.