Cybersecurity Compliance and CUI Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across all relevant systems and processes. This includes the development and maintenance of a System Security Plan (SSP) that documents how the contractor will apply the required security controls, as well as a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to address any identified gaps or weaknesses in compliance. The contractor must also prepare and submit a formal assessment to the Department of Defense demonstrating adherence to the NIST framework and the effectiveness of implemented safeguards. All work must align with the Defense Logistics Agency’s expectations for CUI protection and meet the specific requirements set by the Department of Defense for subcontractors handling sensitive unclassified data. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services. It is issued by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency with a response submission deadline of August 10, 2026, and was posted on August 4, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning it is open to all eligible vendors. The performance location and point of contact details are not provided, and the work is expected to be conducted in support of federal cybersecurity compliance obligations. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate full alignment with federal standards and provide documentation that can be verified during a DoD assessment.