Cybersecurity and Information Safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171 Compliance)

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 safeguarding controls to ensure the protection of controlled unclassified information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for handling sensitive government data. This action is specifically scoped to support the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office and is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only qualified small businesses are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 confirms the work relates to computer systems design and related services, emphasizing the technical nature of the cybersecurity implementation required. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 14, 2026, providing a limited window for qualified small businesses to submit proposals. Performance location details are unspecified, indicating potential flexibility or nationwide scope, and no point of contact is listed, suggesting inquiries may be directed through the official DIBBS portal linked in the posting. Compliance with all NIST SP 800-171 requirements is mandatory, encompassing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to secure CUI across systems, networks, and processes, with non-compliance potentially resulting in contract termination or penalties.