Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Protection

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in alignment with NIST SP 800-171 standards and DFARS incident reporting obligations. This subcontract is focused on ensuring robust protection of Controlled Unclassified Information through compliant technical, administrative, and physical safeguards, with continuous monitoring and readiness to meet reporting requirements in the event of a cybersecurity incident. The work must be performed at the designated location in Brookhaven, Mississippi, with a ZIP code of 39601-8293, and is tied to the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026, indicating a short timeline for proposal submission. The contract is issued under the Department of Defense through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION and is not subject to any specific set-aside classification. All parties awarded the subcontract must be prepared to demonstrate full adherence to federal cybersecurity frameworks, maintain documentation of control implementation, and support ongoing compliance audits. Performance is expected to be timely and meticulous, with no room for noncompliance given the critical nature of the information being protected and the regulatory consequences of failure.