Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Support

This contract supports the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements for prime contractors and subcontractors that handle controlled unclassified information, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards. The scope includes comprehensive assistance with adapting internal systems, policies, and procedures to meet the specified controls, conducting internal self-assessments to evaluate compliance posture, and preparing accurate System for Award Management (SAM) and SPRS score submissions required by the Department of Defense. The effort is targeted at organizations within the defense supply chain that must demonstrate and document their cybersecurity readiness to protect CUI from unauthorized access or exposure. The work is performed under a subcontract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency, governed under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. All activities must be executed to enable contractors to achieve and maintain authorized status in the DoD’s cybersecurity ecosystem, particularly for those entrusted with CUI under DFARS clauses. The deliverables include validated compliance documentation, risk mitigation reports, and SPRS scores that reflect the contractor’s current cybersecurity maturity, directly impacting their eligibility to retain or compete for future defense contracts. The contract's performance is time-sensitive and tied to federal compliance deadlines, requiring precise, auditable work products and ongoing coordination with contracting entities to ensure continuous alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.