Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 for systems that handle covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive data. This includes establishing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise of information, with continuous monitoring and updates to address evolving threats. The contractor must also deploy robust cyber incident detection capabilities to identify potential breaches or anomalies in real time, with a mandatory requirement to report any confirmed incidents to the Department of Defense via DIBNet within 72 hours of discovery. Failure to meet these reporting timelines or maintain control compliance may result in contractual penalties or loss of access to defense systems. This subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The scope is centered on ensuring defensive cybersecurity posture across designated infrastructure, with adherence to the NIST framework being non-negotiable. The contractor is expected to have proven expertise in federal cybersecurity requirements and must maintain documentation and audit trails demonstrating compliance throughout the contract period. While specific location details are not provided, performance is tied to systems handling protected defense information, necessitating secure and authorized environments regardless of physical deployment. The contract underscores the critical importance of timely and accurate incident reporting as a core element of national defense cybersecurity operations.