Cybersecurity Compliance and Data Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and thorough documentation of cybersecurity controls as outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to protect controlled unclassified information handled during the performance of the work. The subcontractor must ensure all systems, processes, and personnel involved comply with the specified security requirements to safeguard CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Documentation must be comprehensive, demonstrating adherence to each applicable control and providing evidence of continuous compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. It is set to close for responses on July 28, 2026, with a posting date of July 23, 2026. Performance will occur at an unspecified location, and while no set-aside provisions are identified, the subcontractor is expected to operate in full alignment with federal cybersecurity standards governing defense-related contracts. Proper compliance is critical to maintaining eligibility for further DoD work and avoiding potential contract penalties or termination.