Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Protection Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for safeguarding controlled unclassified information. This includes the development and documentation of a System Security Plan that outlines how the required controls are applied, managed, and enforced across systems handling sensitive defense data. The contractor must also establish robust procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to cyber incidents in accordance with mandatory federal reporting requirements, ensuring timely communication and coordination with relevant defense authorities. The subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency as part of the Department of Defense’s broader cybersecurity initiative, with the primary focus on maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of defense-related information. The work is governed by NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services, and is positioned to support critical defense infrastructure. Performance of the contract is expected to occur within the U.S. though specific location details are not provided, and the effort must remain continuously aligned with evolving NIST guidelines and DOD cybersecurity mandates.