Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for controlled unclassified information. This includes conducting a System Security Plan Review and Assessment (SPRS) to validate adherence to the required controls and establishing processes for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with DFARS requirements. The contractor must possess the technical capability to assess, configure, monitor, and remediate security controls across systems handling sensitive defense data, with continuous oversight to maintain compliance throughout the contract period. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and performance is expected to support defense-related systems regardless of specific geographic location. The scope demands a robust, proactive cybersecurity posture, with documented processes for incident response, assessment reporting, and control enforcement to protect information critical to national defense interests.