Cybersecurity Architecture & NIST 800-171 Compliance Implementation

The contract requires the design and implementation of a secure IT architecture tailored to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within the SDN MOC environment, with strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. The solution must ensure comprehensive protection of CUI through technical and procedural controls aligned with federal cybersecurity standards, covering access management, audit logging, data encryption, incident response, and system integrity. The work is to be performed in El Segundo, California, under a subcontract arrangement, and must be fully operational and compliant upon delivery. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of April 24, 2026, indicating the opportunity has already closed or may contain a date error. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 identifies the work as computer systems design and related services, and the contracting entity is the Department of Defense under the FA8819 Special Programs Director, Smc Sp. Although no point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the emphasis on NIST and DFARS compliance signals this is a critical defense-related effort requiring proven expertise in securing CUI across complex network infrastructures.