Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Support

The contract seeks support for achieving and maintaining NIST SP 800-171 compliance across prime and subcontractor entities that handle covered defense information. This includes the development and maintenance of comprehensive system security plans, conducting thorough self-assessments of security controls, and accurately reporting assessment results through the Supplier Performance Risk System. The work is focused on ensuring that all relevant parties meet federal cybersecurity requirements as mandated for defense contractors, with an emphasis on documenting, evaluating, and remediating gaps in compliance. The effort must be aligned with the standards set forth in NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard sensitive information within the defense supply chain. The contract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with performance expected to occur in Concord, New Hampshire, under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. It is structured as a subcontract opportunity with a narrow response window, closing just six days after posting on May 19, 2026. Although no set-aside designation is specified, the urgency and technical nature of the deliverables suggest a need for established expertise in defense cybersecurity frameworks. Contractors are expected to provide timely, accurate, and audit-ready documentation to support compliance validation across the supply chain.