Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment

The contract requires the performance and documentation of a NIST Special Publication 800-171 assessment to ensure the safeguarding of covered contractor information systems. This effort is focused on evaluating and validating compliance with the security requirements outlined in NIST SP 800-171, which are designed to protect controlled unclassified information within nonfederal systems. The assessment must be thorough, methodical, and properly documented to demonstrate adherence to federal cybersecurity standards applicable to contractors working with the Department of Defense. The contract is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. It is issued by the Land Supply Chain under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and was posted on July 22, 2026. The scope centers exclusively on conducting the cybersecurity assessment and delivering the associated documentation; no implementation or remediation services are specified. The place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, suggesting flexibility in execution location and direct coordination to be established upon award.