Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Protection

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and Covered Defense Information within nonfederal systems used to support contract performance. These controls must be rigorously applied to ensure compliance with Department of Defense standards for protecting sensitive data, with a focus on securing systems that process, store, or transmit CUI and CDI. The work is scoped to include all necessary technical, administrative, and physical measures required to meet the full set of NIST controls, along with continuous monitoring and documentation to maintain compliance throughout the performance period. The subcontract is tied to the FLUID HANDLING DIVISION under the Department of Defense and is performance-based at the location in NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The solicitation, categorized under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, was posted on May 8, 2026, and responses must be submitted by May 15, 2026. The contract demands strict adherence to federal cybersecurity requirements and expects the contractor to establish and sustain a compliant environment that withstands audit and inspection, with accountability for any failure to maintain control effectiveness or protect sensitive defense information.