Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information and ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes establishing, documenting, and continuously monitoring a robust information security framework that protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) throughout its lifecycle, from receipt and storage to transmission and disposal. The contractor must demonstrate proven capability to apply the 110 security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and maintain audit-ready processes to validate adherence under Department of Defense requirements. All performance must be carried out under a subcontract structure with the Department of Defense as the overarching agency, and the work is classified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. The solicitation has a firm deadline for responses by August 4, 2026, and the place of performance is not explicitly defined, indicating flexibility but requiring the contractor to confirm site-specific security protocols and infrastructure alignment with federal standards. Compliance is not a one-time effort; continuous assessment, incident reporting, and remediation capabilities must be in place to ensure sustained adherence to federal cybersecurity mandates.