Cybersecurity and NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Support

The contract requires comprehensive support to ensure subcontractors meet the cybersecurity requirements outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 for the handling of controlled unclassified information. This includes implementing and maintaining system controls, developing and updating required documentation, and providing ongoing assessment support to validate compliance across all applicable subcontractor systems. The scope is focused on enabling defense subcontractors to adhere to federal cybersecurity standards by establishing operational, technical, and managerial safeguards that protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. The work is performed under a subcontract for the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contract is designed to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the defense industrial base by ensuring that all entities handling CUI do so in alignment with NIST 800-171 requirements. The support provided must be continuous and adaptive, allowing subcontractors to not only achieve compliance but also sustain it through regular evaluations, corrective actions, and documentation revisions as standards evolve.