Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Protection Services

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring that all systems and processes handling controlled unclassified information meet federal cybersecurity standards. The contractor must conduct regular self-assessments to evaluate compliance posture and document findings, with results submitted as required by federal guidelines. In the event of a cyber incident affecting covered defense information, the contractor is obligated to report the incident to the appropriate federal authority within 72 hours of discovery, regardless of the scale or impact of the event. Compliance is non-negotiable and forms the core performance expectation under this subcontract issued by the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division under NAICS code 541512, with responses due by July 24, 2026.