Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting (Subcontract Support)

This subcontract provides support for compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012, which mandates the protection of covered defense information and the implementation of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST Special Publication 800-171. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all systems handling controlled unclassified information meet the required security standards, including access controls, audit capabilities, configuration management, and incident response protocols. The scope includes ongoing assessment, documentation, and remediation efforts to maintain compliance across the entire support lifecycle, with particular emphasis on safeguarding sensitive defense data within subcontracted environments. In addition to compliance implementation, the subcontract requires prompt and accurate reporting of any cyber incidents affecting covered defense information or the contractor’s systems. This includes immediate notification to the Department of Defense, detailed documentation of the incident, and cooperation in forensic analysis or remediation actions as directed. The work is performed under the oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicating the nature of the services as computer systems design and related activities. The subcontract is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative to enforce robust cybersecurity posture across the supply chain and ensure readiness and resilience against emerging threats.