Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Protection Implementation

The contract involves implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 standards to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within contractor systems. Key responsibilities include system hardening, establishing access controls, configuring audit logging, and developing incident response plans to ensure robust protection of sensitive data. This effort supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division under the Department of Defense. This subcontract is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, classified under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. The work is to be performed in St James, with a solicitation posted in mid-May 2026 and a response deadline set for one week later. The contract targets small businesses capable of complying with stringent cybersecurity measures to protect defense-related information.