Cybersecurity and NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Support

The contract requires the implementation and thorough documentation of cybersecurity controls to ensure compliance with DFARS 252.240-93 and NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. This effort is focused on establishing a secure environment that meets federal requirements for handling CUI, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security gaps across systems and processes. All documentation must detail configuration settings, policies, procedures, and evidence of control implementation to demonstrate full adherence to the specified frameworks. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain initiative, with a NAICS code of 541512 indicating it falls within computer systems design and related services. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, and responses are due by August 19, 2026. Performance is expected to align with DoD standards, though no specific location or set-aside status is indicated. The contract emphasizes measurable outcomes in cybersecurity posture improvement and audit-ready documentation, requiring a methodology that integrates technical implementation with rigorous recordkeeping to satisfy federal compliance obligations.