Cybersecurity Compliance & NIST SP 800-171 Assessment

The contract requires comprehensive support for the implementation and assessment of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to ensure the protection of Covered Defense Information tied to the project. This effort is focused on achieving and maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity standards mandated for contractors handling sensitive defense data, with particular emphasis on identifying gaps, deploying appropriate safeguards, and validating adherence through structured assessments. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, and is categorized under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. Performance of the required activities is not tied to a specific geographic location, and the effort is expected to align with DoD cybersecurity directives to safeguard information systems and data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise.