Cybersecurity & DFARS Compliance Support

The contract requires the subcontractor to fully comply with DFARS cybersecurity regulations, specifically enforcing adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. This includes implementing all required security controls, maintaining documentation of compliance, and ensuring that CUI is handled, stored, and transmitted in accordance with federal guidelines. The subcontractor must also undergo regular audits to verify compliance, with a specific focus on verifying the absence of prohibited telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from supply chains as mandated by DFARS provisions. All activities under this contract are performed in support of the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, and the work is classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Compliance is non-negotiable and subject to stringent oversight, with failure to meet requirements potentially resulting in contract termination or penalties. The subcontractor is responsible for maintaining continuous alignment with evolving cybersecurity standards, ensuring all systems, personnel, and third-party vendors involved in the work adhere to the same rigorous security protocols without exception.