Cybersecurity Compliance and CDI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for protected data. All subcontractors must establish and uphold robust safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise of sensitive information, with a strict obligation to report any cyber incidents to the appropriate authorities within 72 hours of discovery. Failure to meet these requirements may result in contractual penalties or termination, emphasizing the critical nature of continuous monitoring and rapid response capabilities. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, designated for businesses that qualify as small according to SBA standards, with the NAICS code 541512 indicating information technology services. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, PA, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, and the contracting office falls under the Department of Defense’s Electrical Devices Division. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, and must be submitted through the DIBBS platform using the provided reference number.