Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Protection Services

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and processes. This includes ensuring full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, which mandates the protection of CUI in nonfederal systems and the timely reporting of cybersecurity incidents. The contractor must establish procedures for incident detection, response, and escalation, as well as preserve all relevant media and digital evidence to support forensic analysis and regulatory reporting. All activities must be carried out in alignment with Department of Defense requirements, with a focus on continuous monitoring and improvement of security posture. The services are subcontracted under the Defense Logistics Agency and fall under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Performance will support defense cybersecurity objectives without specifying a physical location, indicating potential remote or distributed operations. The work is critical to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive defense information, and failure to meet the stipulated controls or incident reporting obligations could result in noncompliance penalties and operational disruptions. Ongoing adherence to NIST and DFARS standards is non-negotiable and must be actively managed throughout the contract term.