Cybersecurity and Information System Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of fundamental cybersecurity safeguards on information systems that process, store, or transmit federal contract information, in strict alignment with NIST Special Publication 800-171 and Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.204-21. The effort is focused on ensuring compliance with established security controls to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Contractors must establish and maintain a robust security posture including access controls, audit logging, media protection, configuration management, and incident response procedures, all tailored to the requirements of handling covered federal contract information. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support under the Department of Defense. The opportunity was posted on June 30, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Performance is expected to occur wherever the contractor’s information systems are located, with no specified geographic limitations. The requirement is not set aside for any specific category of small or disadvantaged businesses, and all proposers must demonstrate the capability to meet the full scope of NIST SP 800-171 controls without exception.