Cybersecurity Compliance & NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Support

This contract provides specialized support to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information, specifically aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements. The effort is focused on assisting organizations in preparing for and successfully navigating Department of Defense assessments by implementing necessary controls, documenting security practices, and closing gaps in their current cybersecurity posture. The work is tied to a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, emphasizing the need for robust, audit-ready systems that meet federal standards for handling sensitive defense data. The contractor is expected to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity readiness services, including policy development, control implementation, employee training, and assessment preparation, without conducting the actual DoD assessment itself. The scope is narrowly targeted toward meeting the technical and procedural benchmarks outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2, ensuring that contractors can demonstrate compliance when evaluated. The effort is governed under the NAICS code 541611, indicating it falls under management consulting services, and is expected to support defense supply chain entities across unspecified locations, with performance obligations tied to federal cybersecurity mandates.