Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information within the contractor’s systems and processes. This includes establishing, maintaining, and continuously monitoring compliance with the full set of privacy and security requirements outlined in the NIST publication to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive government data. The contractor must also establish and operate a robust cyber incident reporting framework, ensuring timely detection, response, and reporting of any security breaches or anomalies involving covered defense information to the appropriate Department of Defense authorities in accordance with mandated timelines and protocols. This subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The work is expected to be performed under the broader contractual obligations tied to SPE7LX21D0081 and SPE7LX26FB97T, and must align with federal cybersecurity standards for defense contractors. The contractor is responsible for documenting all compliance activities, conducting internal audits, and maintaining readiness for government assessments to verify adherence to NIST requirements and incident reporting obligations. Failure to comply may result in contract penalties or loss of eligibility to handle classified or sensitive defense data.