Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Reporting

This contract mandates the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect controlled unclassified information within the contractor’s systems, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. It requires strict adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012, which governs the safeguarding of covered defense information and the reporting of cyber incidents through the DIBNet portal, with timely and accurate submission of incident data as mandated by federal regulations. The scope includes full lifecycle management of cybersecurity measures to secure controlled technical data and other sensitive information, with continuous monitoring, remediation, and documentation to maintain compliance. The work is performed under a subcontract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. While no specific location or point of contact is provided, performance is expected wherever the contractor’s systems supporting defense information reside. Compliance is non-negotiable, with potential repercussions for failures in incident reporting or control implementation. The contract emphasizes proactive defense posture, transparency in cyber event disclosure, and rigorous adherence to federal standards without exception, reinforcing the contractor’s obligation to safeguard national security information throughout the term of performance.