Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and DFARS cybersecurity requirements to protect Covered Defense Information and ensure full compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling sensitive defense data. The work involves establishing, maintaining, and validating security controls across systems and processes that store, process, or transmit CDI, with a focus on continuous monitoring, access control, audit logging, data encryption, and incident response procedures to meet statutory obligations. Reporting and documentation must be thorough and auditable to demonstrate adherence to the requirements and support ongoing compliance assessments by the Department of Defense. The contract is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, with performance centered at NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, and proposals are due by May 20, 2026, under the oversight of the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION within the Department of Defense. All efforts must align with federal guidelines for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information and supporting rigorous compliance reporting, with no set-aside provisions specified. The successful contractor must possess proven experience in implementing NIST and DFARS protocols and be prepared to integrate seamlessly into the defense supply chain’s cybersecurity framework.