Cybersecurity and Information Systems Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 basic safeguarding controls on contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit federal data, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. The work is part of a subcontract under the Department of Energy, specifically managed by Brookhaven National Laboratory, with performance required at the Upton location with zip code 11973. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 28, 2026, under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The effort focuses on achieving and maintaining the baseline security posture mandated by NIST SP 800-171, covering areas such as access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response, all tailored to the specific systems handling sensitive federal information. Failure to meet these requirements could result in noncompliance penalties, contract termination, or loss of eligibility for future federal work.