Cybersecurity and NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to protect covered federal information on nonfederal systems, ensuring full compliance with DFARS requirements. This includes establishing and sustaining technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to secure controlled unclassified information, maintaining audit readiness at all times, and promptly reporting any cyber incidents in accordance with specified timelines and protocols. The work involves continuous monitoring, documentation, and operational adjustments to meet evolving regulatory standards and demonstrate consistent adherence through internal controls and external evaluations. Performance is to be carried out at Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the solicitation is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 for other computer-related services. The effort supports the Department of Defense’s broader objective to secure sensitive data entrusted to its supply chain, and successful performance will require a robust understanding of NIST controls, incident response procedures, and the ability to document and validate compliance without reliance on federal systems. All activities must be conducted in a manner that ensures uninterrupted protection of information and readiness for unannounced audits or assessments.