Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information and Controlled Unclassified Information in full compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171. This subcontract is focused on ensuring robust protection of sensitive data handled by the contractor, with all security measures aligned to federal standards for information security. The work must be performed at the designated place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a strict deadline for proposal submission on August 3, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 indicates the scope involves scientific and technical consulting services, emphasizing the need for specialized expertise in cybersecurity architecture and compliance management. All activities under this contract must address the full suite of NIST SP 800-171 requirements, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, and system and communications protection. The contractor is expected to demonstrate established processes for continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and remediation of security gaps to maintain ongoing compliance. As this is a Department of Defense subcontract under the Active Devices Division, adherence to contractual obligations is critical for maintaining the integrity of defense-related information systems and ensuring the protection of CUI across the supply chain. Failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination or loss of future business opportunities with the DoD.