Cybersecurity & Information Safeguarding (IT Support)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect covered defense information across both manufacturing and administrative systems. Compliance with these controls is mandatory to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data handled within the scope of the work. The contractor must also establish and sustain processes for timely incident reporting in accordance with federal guidelines, ensuring rapid response and resolution of any security breaches or anomalies. This effort spans all systems used to support covered defense information, regardless of whether they are operational in production, testing, or administrative environments. Performance is located in San Diego, California, with the work designated under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Active Devices Division, and is solicited through the DIBBS platform. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of July 20, 2026, to be considered for award. While no specific set-aside classification is indicated, the nature of the work and the agency involved suggest eligibility is tied to cybersecurity expertise and prior experience with DoD compliance frameworks.