Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Management

This contract requires subcontractors to implement and maintain the cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information associated with delivery and invoicing functions. The obligations center on ensuring that all systems, processes, and personnel handling CUI comply with the specified security requirements, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response, to safeguard sensitive but unclassified data throughout the supply chain. Compliance is mandatory and must be continuously monitored and documented to meet federal standards applicable to Department of Defense subcontractors. The agreement is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency as part of a broader effort by the Department of Defense to strengthen cybersecurity posture among its vendor network. It falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is structured as a subcontract with no set-aside designation. Performance of the cybersecurity requirements applies wherever the subcontractor handles CUI related to delivery and invoicing, regardless of geographic location. Subcontractors must align their cybersecurity practices with federal mandates, maintain evidentiary documentation for audits, and operate under ongoing oversight to ensure sustained compliance with the NIST SP 800-171 framework.