Cybersecurity and Information Systems Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of robust cybersecurity controls for systems that process, store, or transmit federal contract information, with strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements. This includes establishing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect sensitive data, ensuring continuous compliance through regular monitoring, vulnerability management, and policy enforcement. The contractor must also maintain full audit readiness at all times, documenting control implementation and providing evidence of compliance upon request, while operating within a framework that supports timely incident detection, response, and remediation to minimize impact and ensure regulatory alignment. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge-based contractor, Ornl Ut-Battelle LLC, with performance centered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, at ZIP code 37830. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by July 30, 2026, targeting vendors with proven experience in securing federal contract information systems. The NAICS code 541512 specifies IT consulting services, indicating the need for specialized cybersecurity expertise rather than hardware or infrastructure procurement. The contract demands not only technical proficiency but also operational discipline to maintain compliance in a high-stakes federal environment where any lapse could jeopardize national security or contractual obligations.