Cybersecurity Compliance & Incident Response (CUI Safeguarding)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring that all systems handling such data meet federal protection standards. This includes enforcing strict access controls, continuous system monitoring, and the prompt detection and reporting of any cyber incidents involving Controlled Unclassified Information. Compliance is mandatory and must be sustained throughout the performance period to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive defense data. The work is performed under a subcontract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The obligation to protect CUI and respond to security events is central to the contract’s purpose, with all activities tied directly to defending information critical to national security. The contract remains active with no specified set-aside status and is accessible through the DLA’s DIBBS portal for administrative tracking.