Cybersecurity and Information System Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity controls on contractor systems to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in alignment with NIST SP 800-171 standards and additional Department of Energy-specific security requirements. This subcontract focuses on ensuring all information systems handling CUI are properly secured through technical, administrative, and physical safeguards as mandated by federal cybersecurity frameworks and DOE directives. Compliance must be fully demonstrated throughout the performance period, with ongoing monitoring and reporting to maintain authorization and operational integrity. The contract is tied to Brookhaven National Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, with performance expected to occur at the facility with ZIP code 11973. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with responses due by May 14, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541511 for computer systems design services. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the requirement is open to any qualified subcontractor capable of meeting the stringent cybersecurity controls and DOE security protocols. All systems must be configured, validated, and maintained to ensure continuous protection of sensitive data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise.