Cybersecurity Compliance & Incident Reporting

The contract entails the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information within the provider’s systems. This includes establishing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with all required cybersecurity measures as outlined in the NIST framework, with a focus on safeguarding sensitive data handled under Department of Defense requirements. The contractor is responsible for continuous adherence to these standards, with regular assessments to validate control effectiveness and readiness for audit or inspection. In addition to compliance, the contract mandates robust cyber incident detection capabilities and timely reporting of any security breaches or anomalies involving covered defense information. The contractor must have systems and procedures in place to identify, contain, analyze, and report incidents to the appropriate DOD authorities within mandated timeframes. All activities are performed under a subcontract arrangement with the Defense Logistics Agency, and the work is governed by the NAICS code 541511 for computer systems design services, reflecting the technical and operational nature of the cybersecurity tasks involved.