Cybersecurity & NIST SP 800-171 Safeguarding Implementation

The contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 safeguarding controls across covered contractor systems to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. This includes developing a System Security Plan that documents the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of required security controls, as well as establishing processes for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with federal guidelines. The work must be carried out in alignment with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s framework for securing sensitive data on nonfederal systems, with a focus on technical, operational, and managerial safeguards. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain organization and falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it targets computer systems design and related services. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and performance will occur wherever the contractor’s covered systems are located, without a specified geographic restriction. The goal is to ensure that all contractor systems handling sensitive DoD information meet stringent cybersecurity requirements, with full documentation and incident response capabilities validated as part of contract compliance.