Cybersecurity and Information Systems Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of foundational cybersecurity protections for contractor information systems, aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements. This effort is focused on safeguarding controlled unclassified information within systems operated by the subcontractor, ensuring compliance with federal standards for information security. The work must be performed at the designated place of performance in Albany, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, and is structured as a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, indicating that only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 identifies the category as computer systems design and related services, underscoring the technical nature of the work. The awarding agency is the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service’s Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics Program Division, indicating this is a research-oriented cybersecurity compliance effort. Although no point of contact details are provided, the solicitation is accessible via the SAM.gov platform and requires adherence to rigorous security protocols to protect sensitive government data within contractor environments.