Cybersecurity Compliance and CDI Safeguarding Support

This contract requires the implementation and documentation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in nonfederal systems, as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012. The work includes conducting system assessments to validate compliance with these controls, ensuring all required safeguards are properly configured, maintained, and documented. Additionally, the contractor must develop and deliver a comprehensive cyber incident response plan that outlines procedures for detecting, reporting, and mitigating security breaches involving protected data. All activities must align with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and be performed at the specified place of performance in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, under a subcontract arrangement. The effort is part of a broader initiative to ensure robust cybersecurity posture for DoD-related systems handling sensitive information, with strict adherence to federal cybersecurity frameworks. Compliance is not optional and requires detailed evidence of control implementation, regular assessments, and readiness to respond to incidents in a timely and effective manner. The solicitation window is limited, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services. Contractors must possess the technical expertise and operational capability to meet these stringent requirements without reliance on external documentation or references, ensuring full accountability and readiness for DoD oversight.