Cybersecurity & NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Implementation

This subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Maritime - Puget Sound, focuses on implementing and maintaining NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 cybersecurity controls for systems that handle Covered Defense Information. The scope includes comprehensive compliance measures such as incident reporting protocols and ensuring these requirements are flowed down appropriately to any subcontractors involved. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, making it exclusively available to small businesses, and falls under the NAICS code 541512, which corresponds to computer systems design services. The work is to be performed in Silverdale, with a response deadline set very shortly after the posting date, emphasizing a timely submission. Although some organizational and contact details are unspecified, the contract reflects a critical effort to safeguard defense-related information through adherence to established federal cybersecurity standards. This opportunity highlights the Department of Defense's continuing emphasis on securing sensitive data and ensuring responsible contractor compliance within the defense supply chain.