Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response Support

The contract requires full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect controlled unclassified information within the contractor’s systems, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes configuring and maintaining appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to meet all specified cybersecurity standards, with ongoing monitoring and documentation to demonstrate compliance. The contractor must also establish and activate procedures for timely cyber incident reporting, ensuring any security breach or suspected compromise is identified, contained, and reported to the appropriate DOD authorities within mandated timeframes. Additionally, the contract mandates the preservation of system images and forensic data following any cyber incident to support investigation, analysis, and potential legal or regulatory actions. These system images must be securely stored and made available upon request to ensure the integrity of evidence and continuity of the DOD’s operational security posture. All activities fall under the broader scope of supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s cybersecurity resilience, with compliance obligations extending to all systems handling controlled unclassified information, regardless of location or infrastructure.