Cybersecurity Compliance and Data Safeguarding for Government Submissions

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information handled under government submissions, ensuring compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997. This includes establishing a robust cybersecurity framework to safeguard sensitive data, executing timely cyber incident reporting procedures, and maintaining ongoing adherence to federal cybersecurity standards throughout the contract period. The work is to be performed at the designated location in Dothan, Alabama, with all security and reporting obligations binding on the contractor as a subcontractor under the Defense Logistics Agency. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541512 for other computer-related services, is open for responses until August 10, 2026, with all submissions required to demonstrate capability to meet stringent defense information protection requirements. The contractor must possess the technical and procedural infrastructure to support continuous compliance, including documentation, audits, and incident response workflows aligned with federal mandates. Participation is limited to entities capable of operating within the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity ecosystem and ensuring end-to-end protection of controlled unclassified information as defined by applicable regulations.