Cybersecurity Compliance & CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect Covered Defense Information within the subcontractor’s systems and processes, ensuring compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for the safeguarding of controlled unclassified information. This includes establishing and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures aligned with the NIST framework, such as access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response protocols, to secure sensitive defense data against unauthorized access or disclosure. The subcontractor must also be prepared to detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents in accordance with the mandated DFARS requirements, including timely notification to the Department of Defense in the event of a breach or compromise. Performance is expected to occur at the designated location in Tracy, California, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contracting activity falls under the Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin office, part of the Department of Defense, and requires full adherence to federal cybersecurity standards without exception. All systems handling Covered Defense Information must be validated for compliance prior to contract execution, and ongoing monitoring and documentation of security controls are necessary to maintain eligibility and avoid non-compliance penalties.