Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response

This contract obligates subcontractors handling controlled unclassified information to adhere strictly to NIST SP 800-171 requirements, ensuring robust cybersecurity controls are implemented and maintained across all systems and processes. Compliance is mandatory and includes continuous monitoring, employee training, and documentation of security practices to safeguard CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Subcontractors must also establish and operationalize a cyber incident reporting protocol that enables immediate notification and response to any security breaches, data exfiltration, or system compromises, aligning with federal mandates for timely and accurate reporting. Additionally, the contract requires comprehensive media preservation procedures for all electronic and physical media containing CUI, including secure storage, labeled handling, and approved destruction methods to prevent data exposure during disposal or transfer. The subcontractor is expected to integrate these cybersecurity, incident response, and media preservation obligations into daily operations without exception, and must demonstrate consistent adherence through audits, assessments, and recordkeeping. This requirement applies across all tiers of subcontracting, ensuring that every entity handling CUI under this agreement upholds the same stringent standards. The contract supports the broader mission of the Department of Defense, specifically under the Defense Logistics Agency, to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information throughout the supply chain. All activities must be conducted in alignment with the specified NAICS code 541512, reflecting the technical and advisory nature of the services rendered.