Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting (Covered Defense Information)

This contract requires the implementation of all NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information processed, stored, or transmitted on information systems. The contractor must establish and maintain a compliant cybersecurity posture that aligns with the standards outlined in the NIST framework, ensuring robust access controls, data encryption, audit logging, and system integrity protections. All systems handling covered defense information must be continuously monitored and evaluated to confirm adherence to the required controls and to mitigate potential vulnerabilities. In addition to compliance implementation, the contractor is responsible for promptly identifying, reporting, and responding to cyber incidents involving covered defense information. This includes following prescribed incident response procedures, submitting detailed reports to the appropriate federal authorities within strict timelines, and cooperating fully with any subsequent investigations or remediation efforts. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 541512 indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. Proposals must be submitted by August 18, 2026, and performance is expected to support national defense cybersecurity objectives across unclassified but sensitive networks.