Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within the contractor’s information systems. This includes maintaining an up-to-date System Security Plan that documents the architecture, policies, and procedures for protecting CUI, as well as ensuring continuous compliance with all applicable NIST requirements. The contractor must establish and sustain a robust cybersecurity posture capable of defending against emerging threats and meeting federal standards for information protection. Additionally, the contractor is obligated to report any cyber incidents involving CUI through the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity and Incident Reporting Portal, known as DIBNet, in accordance with designated timelines and reporting protocols. Failure to report incidents promptly or to maintain compliance with NIST controls may result in contractual penalties or loss of authorization to handle sensitive information. The work is performed under a subcontract administered by the Defense Logistics Agency, operating within the broader framework of the Department of Defense, and is governed by the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services.