Cybersecurity Compliance and CMMC Implementation

This contract obligates the awardee to implement and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework to safeguard controlled unclassified information within contractor systems. The work requires full compliance with all applicable CMMC levels and NIST controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI, with ongoing monitoring, documentation, and remediation activities to sustain certification throughout the contract period. The contractor must demonstrate operational readiness through formal assessments, audit readiness, and continuous improvement processes as defined by the CMMC model. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. It is managed by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate and requires performance at locations determined by the contractor’s operational environment. Bids must be submitted by the specified deadline, and successful bidders will be expected to deliver certified compliance without delays, supporting DoD’s broader imperative to secure the defense industrial base against evolving cyber threats.