Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of robust cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information and Controlled Unclassified Information generated during environmental testing activities. These controls must align with federal standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data throughout its lifecycle. The contractor is obligated to promptly report any cyber incidents to the appropriate authorities within 72 hours of discovery and to preserve all relevant forensic data to support investigations and compliance reviews. This obligation applies to all systems, networks, and processes involved in handling such information, regardless of location or infrastructure ownership. The work falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency. While the exact place of performance is not specified, the requirements apply wherever CDI or CUI is created, processed, stored, or transmitted as part of environmental testing. Compliance is mandatory and non-negotiable, with failure to meet reporting deadlines or data preservation standards potentially resulting in contractual penalties or loss of eligibility for future work. The contractor must maintain continuous readiness to demonstrate adherence to defense cybersecurity regulations without reliance on external documentation beyond what is directly provided.