Cybersecurity Compliance & Incident Reporting (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling sensitive government data. Central to this effort is the development and continuous updating of a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents the organization’s control environment, risk management practices, and operational procedures aligned with NIST guidelines. The contractor must also establish and maintain robust cyber incident reporting protocols to promptly detect, respond to, and report any security breaches or anomalies affecting covered information, in accordance with mandatory federal requirements. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA programs, limiting eligibility to small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design and related services. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, has a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and is intended to support the broader defense supply chain’s cybersecurity posture. Performance is expected to be carried out in support of DoD operations without specified geographic limitations, emphasizing adherence to federal standards over physical location. Failure to meet compliance obligations, including timely incident reporting or SSP maintenance, may result in contractual breach or loss of eligibility.