Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Protection

The contract mandates the implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and processes involved in the performance of work under this agreement. The objective is to ensure full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements for protecting sensitive defense-related data, with a focus on securing CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. This includes establishing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards consistent with NIST standards, conducting regular assessments of control effectiveness, and maintaining documentation to demonstrate ongoing compliance. As a subcontract under the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency, the scope is limited to cybersecurity obligations tied to handling CUI, without specified geographic restrictions on performance location. The NAICS code 541512 confirms the work involves computer systems design and related services, indicating the contractor is expected to provide expertise in cybersecurity architecture, policy development, and implementation. The contract was posted in July 2026 and requires strict adherence to federal cybersecurity frameworks, with noncompliance potentially leading to termination or sanctions. All parties are responsible for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of CUI throughout the lifecycle of the subcontracted work.