Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

This subcontract issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center under the Department of Defense focuses on ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, specifically NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. It mandates proper handling of technical data and system configurations, stringent safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and timely reporting of cyber incidents. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, targeting small businesses specializing in the NAICS code 541512, which relates to computer systems design services. The work is to be performed in Norco, ZIP code 92860, with responses to the solicitation due by May 22, 2026. The primary objective is to maintain robust cybersecurity practices in line with federal defense regulations, ensuring that sensitive technical data and system information are protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats. This contract underscores the government’s commitment to enforcing cybersecurity requirements within its defense supply chain.