Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response Support

The contract provides ongoing support for maintaining compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements, managing cyber incident reporting procedures, ensuring proper preservation of controlled unclassified information on media, and overseeing subcontractors to ensure adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012. This support is essential for safeguarding sensitive defense information throughout the supply chain and must be delivered in alignment with all applicable federal cybersecurity standards. The work involves continuous monitoring, documentation, and response capabilities to address potential threats and ensure regulatory compliance across all layers of the contract structure. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, with a submission deadline of August 31, 2026. Performance location and specific agency office details are not specified, but the scope centers on safeguarding controlled unclassified information in alignment with federal mandates. The requirement applies to any subcontractor handling or processing covered defense information, and the contractor must demonstrate established processes for incident detection, reporting, media handling, and vendor compliance enforcement. All activities must be conducted with strict attention to accountability, traceability, and timely response to cybersecurity events as defined by DoD regulations.