Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Handling

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information throughout all phases of order processing and documentation. This includes ensuring that all systems and processes handling controlled unclassified information comply with the full spectrum of requirements outlined in the NIST framework, with particular emphasis on protecting data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. The contractor must establish and sustain protocols for detecting, responding to, and reporting cyber incidents in a timely and compliant manner, as mandated by federal regulations governing defense information systems. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH office. The performance location is identified as FPO with ZIP code 09578, indicating operations may involve overseas or mobile military support environments. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and responses are due by July 22, 2026, with the expectation that the selected subcontractor will demonstrate immediate capability to meet stringent cybersecurity standards without delay.