Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment

The contract seeks support for achieving and maintaining NIST SP 800-171 compliance through comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, focusing on the development and refinement of System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones to protect covered defense information. This subcontract is part of a Department of Defense initiative under the Maritime Supply Chain organization, with performance centered at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and requires adherence to NAICS code 541512 for information technology services. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in evaluating cybersecurity postures against NIST standards, identifying gaps, and creating actionable, documentable remediation strategies that align with federal mandates for handling sensitive defense data. The solicitation is open for response until August 3, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it is intended for integration into a larger prime contract or program. Successful offerors will be expected to deliver precise, audit-ready documentation and support ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure continued protection of controlled unclassified information. The emphasis is on practical implementation, with deliverables centered on strengthening security controls through structured planning and evidence-based assessment methods, all aligned with DoD cybersecurity requirements.