Cybersecurity Compliance and CDI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information in strict alignment with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. The scope encompasses the full lifecycle of security measures necessary to protect sensitive data handled within the contractor’s systems, including access controls, audit logging, configuration management, incident response, and continuous monitoring. Compliance is mandatory and must be actively sustained throughout the period of performance to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of defense-related information. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN with a place of performance in Austin, Texas, 78744-1812, and is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. Contractors must demonstrate proven expertise in deploying NIST 800-171 controls, possess the technical and administrative capacity to meet DFARS compliance obligations, and be prepared to provide evidence of operational readiness and ongoing adherence to federal cybersecurity standards. All work must be executed in accordance with government-mandated protocols without reliance on external certifications unless explicitly required by the regulation.