Cybersecurity and Information System Safeguarding

This contract focuses on the implementation of cybersecurity measures aligned with NIST SP 800-171 basic safeguards for contractor information systems, with an emphasis on enhancing security when remote monitoring is utilized on generators. It is a subcontract opportunity under a total small business set-aside, ensuring that only small businesses eligible under FAR 19.5 can compete. The work falls under NAICS code 541512, which covers computer systems design services. The contract is issued by the Department of Agriculture, specifically the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, with performance work located in Pierce, Idaho (zip code 83546). Proposals must be submitted by May 13, 2026, following the posting date of May 1, 2026. The scope highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive information within contractor systems in a manner consistent with federal cybersecurity requirements to protect operational integrity and data confidentiality.