Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for controlled unclassified information. The subcontractor must establish, maintain, and continuously monitor a cyber defense posture aligned with NIST guidelines, encompassing access control, audit, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, and system and communications protection measures. The contractor is responsible for reporting all cyber incidents involving covered defense information in accordance with specified timelines and protocols, ensuring timely notification and remediation while preserving evidence and supporting government investigations. Performance is expected to occur at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and the solicitation falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain office, and while no set-aside designation is specified, the work demands qualified personnel with proven experience in defense cybersecurity frameworks. The contractor must be prepared to operate under strict accountability measures, maintain documentation of compliance activities, and demonstrate readiness for potential audits or inspections by DOD oversight entities.