Cybersecurity Compliance & CDI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information within contractor systems. This effort is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive defense data handled by the contractor, under the oversight of the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain office. Compliance with these controls is mandatory and must be continuously upheld throughout the contract period, with all systems and processes aligned to meet federal cybersecurity standards for protecting controlled unclassified information. The work is to be performed at a designated location in San Diego, California, with a specific performance site identified by the zip code 92136-3581. The solicitation, issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 for Other Computer Related Services, has a posting date of May 1, 2026, and requires responses to be submitted no later than May 11, 2026. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the contract is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative to enforce robust cybersecurity practices across its supply chain, emphasizing accountability and adherence to established federal guidelines without exception.