Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Safeguarding

The contract mandates the implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all applicable systems and environments, ensuring full compliance with the Defense FAR Supplement requirements. This subcontract requires rigorous adherence to cybersecurity standards designed to protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, with all measures tailored to meet Department of Defense expectations for information security in contractor operations. The work is scoped under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services, and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or geographic performance location, and all compliance activities must be executed to support federal cybersecurity obligations, regardless of the physical or virtual location of system resources. Successful performance hinges on demonstrating ongoing control implementation, documentation, and readiness for audit or assessment by federal authorities.