Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and Covered Defense Information, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. This involves deploying technical, administrative, and physical safeguards across systems and networks to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. The contractor must establish and maintain robust processes to continuously monitor, assess, and update compliance with these controls to meet evolving threat landscapes and regulatory expectations. Additionally, the contract mandates a strict 72-hour window for reporting any cyber incident affecting CUI or CDI to designated DoD portals, requiring rapid detection, analysis, and communication of security events. Timely reporting is critical to enable coordinated response efforts and ensure compliance with federal and defense-specific mandates. Failure to meet reporting deadlines or implement required controls may result in contract penalties or termination. The work is performed under a subcontract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services.