Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting Support

The contract provides comprehensive cybersecurity support to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements, focusing on the implementation of security controls necessary to protect covered defense information within subcontracted environments. It encompasses active monitoring and enforcement of cybersecurity practices aligned with federal standards, ensuring that all systems handling sensitive defense data meet stringent protection criteria. In addition to compliance infrastructure, the contract mandates timely cyber incident reporting through the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity and Incident Reporting (DIBNet) portal, requiring rapid identification, documentation, and submission of any security breaches or anomalies affecting covered information. A critical component of the contract is the preservation of forensic media in the event of a cyber incident, ensuring that digital evidence is collected, secured, and maintained in a manner that supports investigation, attribution, and remediation efforts. This includes procedures for chain-of-custody documentation, secure storage, and handling of affected systems to prevent data loss or tampering. The work is performed under the auspices of the Defense Logistics Agency as a subcontract within the Department of Defense, targeting organizations operating in the defense industrial base. All tasks are governed by the NAICS code 541512, indicating specialized IT services focused on systems design and integration with an emphasis on cybersecurity resilience.