Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information on information systems, ensuring compliance with federal requirements for safeguarding sensitive data. This includes configuring and maintaining technical and administrative controls to meet the confidentiality, integrity, and availability standards outlined in the framework. The contractor must also establish and sustain processes for reporting cyber incidents through the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment and Reporting Portal, DIBNet, in accordance with mandated timelines and reporting protocols. Additionally, the contract mandates the preservation of forensic data following any suspected or confirmed cyber incident to support investigation, attribution, and remediation efforts by authorized government entities. All activities must be conducted in alignment with Department of Defense directives and apply to systems directly handling covered defense information. The subcontract falls under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The performance location and specific point of contact details are not provided, but the work is scoped to ensure continuous cybersecurity posture management across designated systems. The contract was posted on June 9, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract under the broader defense procurement framework, indicating the contractor will support a prime vendor or government entity responsible for fulfilling cybersecurity obligations within the defense supply chain. Compliance with these requirements is critical to maintaining eligibility for future defense contracts and ensuring the protection of national security information.