Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Support

The contract requires support to a prime contractor in achieving full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards to meet DFARS regulatory obligations. This includes performing a comprehensive self-assessment of current cybersecurity controls, preparing detailed documentation that aligns with NIST requirements, and submitting the resulting score and supporting materials to the Supplier Performance Risk System to demonstrate compliance. The effort is focused on ensuring that all relevant federal cybersecurity safeguards are properly implemented and verifiable, particularly for systems handling controlled unclassified information. The work is to be performed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under a subcontract arrangement with a solicitation deadline of August 4, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 identifies the nature of the work as related to computer systems design services, indicating the technical and advisory nature of the support required. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, underscoring the critical security demands tied to defense medical supply chain operations. Compliance success will directly impact the prime contractor’s ability to maintain eligibility for DoD contracts and protect sensitive information within the supply chain.