Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting

The contract mandates the full implementation and ongoing monitoring of NIST SP 800-171 security controls across systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information. The work requires strict adherence to the specified cybersecurity framework to ensure compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive defense data. This includes continuous assessment of control effectiveness, timely identification of gaps, and prompt remediation actions to maintain alignment with NIST requirements throughout the contract lifecycle. Additionally, the contractor is obligated to provide immediate incident reporting in accordance with established protocols whenever a cybersecurity event involving covered defense information is detected. This encompasses not only formal notification but also the provision of comprehensive forensic access and support to enable thorough investigation and attribution. The work is performed under a subcontract for the Defense Logistics Agency, with the performance scope tied to systems handling protected defense data, and is subject to the stringent compliance and accountability expectations inherent in Department of Defense contracts.