Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding (IT Support)

The contract requires full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards for all systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information, mandating robust access controls, continuous auditing capabilities, and timely incident reporting protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. All cybersecurity measures must be implemented and maintained throughout the performance period to meet federal safeguarding requirements, with emphasis on technical, administrative, and physical controls aligned to the NIST framework. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 541512 by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, is part of the Department of Defense’s broader cybersecurity initiative and demands rigorous adherence to CUI protection standards. The opportunity is open for responses until August 17, 2026, with performance expected to support defense-related IT infrastructure, though specific locations and point of contact details are not provided. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in implementing and sustaining NIST 800-171 compliance within complex, high-security environments.