Cybersecurity Compliance & Incident Reporting (DFARS 252.204-7012)

The contract encompasses the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls on systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information, ensuring full alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. This includes establishing robust access controls, audit logging, data encryption, configuration management, and personnel security practices to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure. The contractor is responsible for continuous monitoring and adaptation of these controls to address evolving threats and maintain compliance throughout the contract period. Additionally, the contract mandates immediate cyber incident reporting through the DIBNet portal in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring prompt identification, documentation, and submission of all security breaches or anomalies affecting covered defense information. The contractor must also preserve forensic media and digital evidence in a court-admissible format upon detection of a cyber incident, ensuring the integrity and chain of custody for potential investigations. These obligations apply to all systems and networks under the contractor’s control that handle classified or sensitive DoD data, regardless of location or infrastructure type.