Cybersecurity and Information Systems Safeguarding

This contract focuses on implementing fundamental safeguarding controls for contractor information systems that manage federal data, adhering to the guidelines outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and FAR clause 52.240-93. It is designated as a subcontract opportunity specifically set aside for total small business participation under the SBA’s FAR 19.5 regulations, targeting firms with expertise aligned to NAICS code 541512, which pertains to custom computer programming services. The contract is issued by the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, Agricultural Marketing Service, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA Ars Afm Apd) and requires performance in Grand Forks, with the postal code 58203. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 8, 2026. Bidders are expected to implement necessary cybersecurity measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of federal data processed within contractor systems. This effort bolsters federal information security by mandating compliance with recognized federal cybersecurity standards and specialized safeguarding requirements for sensitive government data environments.