Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

The contract requires the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity and supply chain risk management programs to ensure compliance with DFARS, NIST, and NDAA Section 889 standards specifically for satellite systems. This effort is critical to safeguarding sensitive defense-related data and infrastructure against cyber threats and compromised supply chain elements, with all technical and procedural measures aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks. The work will focus on integrating risk mitigation strategies across design, development, and lifecycle management of satellite technologies to meet stringent DoD security mandates. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611 and is managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense. Performance is required in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. Although no set-aside designation is specified, the solicitation is open to qualified entities capable of delivering secure, compliant solutions for defense satellite systems. The emphasis is on demonstrable expertise in federal cybersecurity standards and proven capability to manage supply chain vulnerabilities in complex aerospace environments.