Cybersecurity Compliance & CDI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information handled by the contractor. This includes establishing, monitoring, and enforcing technical and procedural safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive defense data throughout its lifecycle. Compliance with all NIST requirements is mandatory, with a strong emphasis on continuous assessment and remediation of security gaps to meet federal standards for protecting controlled unclassified information within the defense supply chain. In addition to safeguarding information, the contractor must adhere to strict cyber incident reporting obligations, promptly notifying appropriate authorities of any security breaches, unauthorized access, or potential data compromise involving Covered Defense Information. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, and is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. Performance of the work is expected to support the broader cybersecurity posture of the defense infrastructure, with accountability for maintaining compliance at all times and demonstrating readiness for audits or inspections by federal oversight entities.