Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring full compliance with CMMC Level 2 requirements. This includes establishing, documenting, and enforcing technical and administrative safeguards to protect CUI throughout its lifecycle, with a focus on continuous monitoring and vulnerability management. All practices must align with federal cybersecurity standards and be ready for third-party assessment to validate CMMC Level 2 readiness, including accurate and timely submission of Security Practices Response System data to demonstrate compliance. The subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Responses are due by July 28, 2026, and performance is expected to support defense-related operations without a specified geographic location. The contractor must ensure all cybersecurity measures are sustainably integrated into their operational environment, capable of withstanding evolving threats, and fully audit-ready at all times to meet federal defense information protection mandates.