Cybersecurity and IT Safeguarding Compliance

The contract entails the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, specifically focused on safeguarding covered defense information. This effort requires the contractor to establish, validate, and sustain technical and procedural safeguards that meet federal standards for protecting controlled unclassified information within nonfederal systems, with emphasis on access control, audit accountability, configuration management, and incident response. The work must be performed at the designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division. The contract is structured as a subcontract with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. It demands rigorous adherence to defense-specific cybersecurity regulations and ongoing operational compliance, requiring continuous monitoring, documentation, and reporting to maintain certification across all relevant control families. The successful bidder must demonstrate proven experience in executing similar compliance programs for defense contractors, with the ability to integrate systems seamlessly into existing defense environments while ensuring all data handling practices meet the stringent requirements of federal law and defense acquisition regulation.