Cybersecurity and Secure Collaboration Protocol Development

The contract entails the development and implementation of secure data handling and collaboration protocols specifically designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). A critical requirement is ensuring full compliance with the NIST SP 800-171 standards, which govern the safeguarding of sensitive federal information in non-federal systems. The work will establish foundational cybersecurity safeguards essential for conducting assessment processes securely and effectively. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Energy's Headquarters Procurement Services, falls under the NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to custom computer programming services. The place of performance is Washington, D.C., with a zip code of 20585. Although some administrative details like solicitation number and point of contact are not specified, the focus remains on enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information in accordance with federal regulations.