Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires full implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring all systems and processes meet federal cybersecurity standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information. This includes developing a System Security Plan that outlines how security requirements are met, establishing procedures for timely cyber incident reporting, and enforcing mandatory flow-down of these same security obligations to any subcontractors involved in the work. Compliance is non-negotiable and must be maintained throughout the duration of the agreement to protect sensitive defense data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION, and is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Responses are due by May 7, 2026, with the solicitation posted on April 30, 2026, affording a limited window for proposed efforts. Performance location and specific contract details are not fully defined, but the scope centers on achieving and sustaining NIST 800-171 compliance across the entire supply chain, with accountability extending to all parties handling Covered Defense Information.