Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Handling Support

The contract focuses on providing administrative and technical support to assist in implementing NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls, which are essential for safeguarding covered defense information. The work includes preparing the organization for compliance assessments required by the Department of Defense (DoD), ensuring all necessary security measures are properly applied and maintained. This support is critical for organizations handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) to meet federal cybersecurity standards and maintain eligibility for DoD contracts. Issued as a subcontract under a total small business set-aside, this contract falls under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. The work will be performed primarily in Lowell, with the solicitation posted on May 15, 2026, and responses due by May 29, 2026. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense through the W071 Endist Portland office, emphasizing the strategic importance of cybersecurity compliance within defense-related operations.