Cybersecurity and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Services

The contract requires the implementation, assessment, and reporting of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to protect Covered Defense Information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for defense contractors. This includes conducting annual evaluations of the control environment to verify adherence to the specified safeguards and submitting resulting assessment data to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) as mandated. The work involves not only technical execution of the controls but also ongoing monitoring, documentation, and reporting to maintain continuous compliance throughout the contract period. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and is issued by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. It was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The place of performance is not specified, indicating the work may be performed remotely or at the contractor’s facility, but all deliverables must meet the DoD’s requirements for securing sensitive information. The focus is on demonstrable, auditable compliance rather than general advisory services, with a strong emphasis on accurate and timely SPRS submissions to support the government’s risk management framework.