Cybersecurity Compliance & Incident Reporting

This contract requires comprehensive support to achieve and maintain compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, focusing on the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements to protect Covered Defense Information. The scope includes establishing, documenting, and operationalizing the necessary technical and administrative controls to safeguard sensitive data handled under Department of Defense contracts. Additionally, the contractor must establish processes for timely detection, reporting, and response to cyber incidents involving Covered Defense Information, ensuring adherence to mandated timelines and reporting protocols as stipulated by the regulation. The subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it is for computer systems design and related services. Performance is expected to support DLA’s cybersecurity posture across its supply chain, with compliance obligations extending to all systems and networks where Covered Defense Information is processed, stored, or transmitted. The contractor is responsible for maintaining continuous compliance, conducting regular assessments, and enabling audit readiness throughout the contract period.