Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and processes. The contractor must ensure full compliance with the specified security requirements, conduct regular self-assessments to validate adherence, and establish clear procedures for timely incident reporting in the event of a breach or compromise. The work is critical to protecting sensitive data within the Medical Supply Chain environment under the Department of Defense, and performance is tied to continuous monitoring and documentation of cybersecurity posture. The subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design and Related Services, with a place of performance at FPO, ZIP 09566-4008. Responses are due by August 5, 2026, following a posting date of July 30, 2026. The effort is part of a broader DoD initiative to ensure consistent and robust handling of CUI, and subcontractors must be prepared to demonstrate compliance through audit-ready records and responsive incident management protocols. Failure to meet these requirements could result in contract termination or loss of eligibility for future work within the defense supply chain.