Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information and ensure compliance with DFARS requirements under a prime contract. The work is focused on establishing a robust cybersecurity framework to safeguard controlled unclassified information within the scope of the Department of Defense’s security standards. The subcontractor must demonstrate the ability to meet and sustain these stringent security protocols throughout the performance period, with full accountability for compliance across all relevant systems and processes. The contract is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541512, specifying eligibility criteria for qualified small businesses. Performance is to be conducted at a designated location in New Cumberland with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The opportunity was posted on July 26, 2026, with proposals due by August 6, 2026, and is managed by the Electrical Devices Division within the Department of Defense. The subcontractor must be prepared to handle all technical, administrative, and reporting obligations associated with safeguarding sensitive defense information in alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates.