Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information in full alignment with NIST Special Publication 800-171 standards. This includes establishing robust mechanisms for detecting cybersecurity incidents, responding swiftly to threats, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of any breaches or anomalies. The subcontractor must ensure all systems handling CDI are secured, monitored, and audited to meet federal compliance requirements, with a focus on preventing unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and system compromise throughout the entire lifecycle of the information. Performance is to take place in Phoenix, Arizona, under the oversight of the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 541330 for other scientific and technical consulting services, is open as a subcontract and carries a response deadline of August 3, 2026. All work must adhere strictly to the NIST 800-171 framework, integrating technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of controlled unclassified information. Compliance is non-negotiable, and failure to meet reporting or control requirements may result in contract penalties or termination.