Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Implementation

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to protect covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 standards. All systems and networks handling such information must be configured to meet the specified security requirements, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response, among other controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171. The work involves not only initial deployment of these controls but also continuous monitoring, enforcement, and documentation to ensure sustained compliance through regular assessments and reporting. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, awarded by the Department of Defense’s Electrical Devices Division. The place of performance is Hill AFB, Utah, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The subcontractor must demonstrate proven experience in federal cybersecurity compliance, possess the technical capability to integrate NIST controls into existing systems, and maintain strict adherence to defense contract obligations. Performance is expected to include corrective actions, policy updates, employee training, and readiness for DOD audits or assessments. All activities must be conducted in alignment with federal acquisition regulations, with particular emphasis on safeguarding sensitive information within the defense industrial base.