Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Support

This contract focuses on providing specialized support services to achieve and maintain compliance with the NIST SP 800-171 Medium assessment requirements, specifically for systems handling covered defense information. It involves assisting the Department of Defense's Active Devices Division to ensure cybersecurity standards meet federal guidelines, addressing controls related to protecting controlled unclassified information in non-federal systems. The work is performed primarily in San Diego, California, under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. The contract is issued as a subcontract opportunity with a solicitation posted on May 22, 2026, and a response deadline set for May 28, 2026. Although no set-aside classification or organization type is specified, the effort targets enhancing cybersecurity posture for defense-related technology platforms. Interested contractors are expected to provide expertise in cybersecurity compliance frameworks, vulnerability assessments, and implementation of corrective measures in line with NIST standards. This initiative reinforces the Department of Defense’s commitment to securing sensitive information against evolving cyber threats.