Cybersecurity Compliance & Incident Reporting

The contract requires comprehensive cybersecurity support to ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating the implementation of all NIST SP 800-171 security requirements to protect Controlled Unclassified Information within nonfederal systems. This includes establishing and maintaining controls related to access, identification, authentication, configuration management, audit, and incident response, as well as ensuring continuous monitoring and documentation of compliance efforts. The contractor must also establish robust procedures for promptly detecting, reporting, and responding to cyber incidents involving covered defense information, adhering strictly to the timelines and reporting formats required by the regulation. As a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, this effort is critical to safeguarding sensitive defense data across the supply chain. The work is governed by NAICS code 541512, reflecting its focus on computer systems design and related services, and must be performed in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards regardless of specific geographic location. The subcontract is part of a broader initiative to enforce consistent and rigorous cyber posture across all defense contractors, with failure to comply potentially resulting in contractual penalties, loss of eligibility for future work, or legal consequences. Performance is expected to be ongoing and adaptive to evolving threats, with emphasis on documentation, audit readiness, and transparent communication of security status and incidents.