Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response Support

This contract provides cybersecurity compliance and incident response support to ensure adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards, proper handling of covered defense information, and fulfillment of DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for subcontractors within the Department of Defense supply chain. It focuses on enabling subcontractors to meet federal cybersecurity obligations through technical guidance, implementation support, and processes for timely cyber incident reporting as mandated by regulation. The effort is designed to maintain the integrity and security of sensitive defense information transmitted or stored by subcontracted entities performing work under DLA contracts. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, which corresponds to custom computer programming services, and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency. Performance is expected to align with Department of Defense cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring all applicable flow-down clauses are properly incorporated into downstream agreements. While specific location details are not provided, the support must be accessible and responsive to subcontractors across the defense industrial base, with activities centered on achieving compliance, maintaining audit readiness, and facilitating rapid response to cybersecurity incidents involving covered defense information.