Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Handling

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 security controls across all systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for safeguarding controlled unclassified information. This includes establishing and maintaining technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, as well as integrating processes to detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents through the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity and Incident Reporting Portal, DIBNet. Compliance is mandatory for all subcontracted activities tied to the Department of Defense and must align with the specific requirements outlined in the NIST publication to meet contractual obligations. The work falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is issued as a subcontract by the Defense Logistics Agency under the broader authority of the Department of Defense. While specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the requirement is tied to systems handling sensitive defense information and must be executed in a manner that ensures continuous alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks. The contract was posted on July 20, 2026, and the associated award identification is linked to contract SPE7M026P3609, indicating it is part of a larger defense infrastructure initiative focused on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the defense industrial base.