Cybersecurity and Data Transmission Compliance

The contract focuses on ensuring the secure handling and transmission of fingerprint data, mandating full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171) cybersecurity requirements. It is a subcontract opportunity categorized under the NAICS code 541512, which relates to computer systems design services. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive biometric data to meet stringent federal security standards. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations (FAR 19.5), indicating that only small businesses are eligible to respond. The contract is issued by the Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center in Norfolk on behalf of the Department of Defense, with the place of performance also in Norfolk. Responses are due by May 20, 2026, and interested parties can find more information and submit their proposals through the provided federal contracting portal link.