Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect controlled unclassified information within federal systems, ensuring full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes establishing technical and procedural safeguards for information systems, conducting regular assessments to verify control effectiveness, and maintaining documented evidence of compliance at all times. The contractor must also operate a continuous cyber incident monitoring capability to detect, respond to, and report any security breaches or potential threats without delay. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, the contractor is obligated to initiate reporting within 72 hours of discovery, providing detailed documentation to the Department of Defense through the designated government portal. This includes a full account of the incident’s scope, impact, actions taken, and any corrective measures implemented. The work is performed under a subcontract tied to the Defense Logistics Agency, with operations governed by NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, and must be executed in alignment with all federal cyber compliance standards, regardless of location or physical infrastructure.