Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Protection Services

The contract seeks a small business contractor to implement and maintain NIST SP 800-171 controls to ensure compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for protecting covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. The work involves establishing a robust cybersecurity framework to safeguard controlled unclassified information within the contractor’s information systems, aligning with federal standards for defense contractors handling sensitive data. Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and documentation of security controls are required to sustain compliance through audits and assessments. Performance of the contract will occur at Little Rock Air Force Base with a zip code of 72099, and the work is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541512, indicating the nature of the services is related to computer systems design and related services. Proposals must be submitted by July 24, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, under the Department of Defense with the contracting office identified as FA4460 19 Cons Pka. Failure to meet the specified cybersecurity requirements could result in non-compliance penalties and loss of contract eligibility.