Cybersecurity & NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Support

The contract supports the prime contractor in implementing the cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard covered defense information. This includes assisting with the establishment, documentation, and enforcement of security practices across systems and processes to ensure compliance with federal requirements for protecting sensitive unclassified information. The scope encompasses evaluating current security postures, identifying gaps, and developing actionable remediation plans aligned with NIST guidelines. Additionally, the contract requires active management of cyber incident reporting procedures, ensuring timely detection, analysis, and reporting of security events involving covered defense information to the appropriate government authorities. This involves maintaining accurate records, coordinating internal responses, and adhering to mandated timelines and formats for incident reporting. The work is performed under the auspices of the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating a focus on computer systems design services supporting defense cyber posture enhancement.