Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract encompasses the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity systems aligned with NIST SP 800-171 standards to protect Covered Defense Information throughout the duration of contract performance. This mandate requires rigorous adherence to security controls designed to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information, ensuring that all systems, processes, and personnel involved meet federal requirements for information assurance. The work is performed as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, and is tied to the NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves custom computer programming and related services focused on cybersecurity. All activities must be conducted in compliance with federal standards for handling sensitive defense data, with no tolerance for deviation from NIST SP 800-171 requirements. The subcontractor is responsible for maintaining continuous compliance, including routine audits, assessments, documentation, and remediation of vulnerabilities. The place of performance and organizational details are not specified, but the scope is clearly centered on securing information systems that process, store, or transmit Covered Defense Information. The contract was posted in June 2026 and is accessible through the DIBBS platform for award records, underscoring its formal status within the defense acquisition ecosystem.