Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes enforcing system hardening measures, establishing strict access controls, maintaining comprehensive audit logging capabilities, and implementing immediate cyber incident reporting procedures to detect, respond to, and recover from potential security breaches. All activities must be conducted to protect Controlled Unclassified Information and ensure continuous compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. The work is performed under a subcontract governed by the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contract is active as of July 16, 2026, and performance is expected to occur at an unspecified location. The contractor must sustain these security controls without interruption, adapting to evolving threats and audit requirements to maintain eligibility for handling sensitive defense information. Compliance is non-negotiable and directly tied to the contractor’s ability to fulfill obligations under the broader defense supply chain.