Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Implementation

The contract requires the provision of comprehensive cybersecurity support to ensure full compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 for systems processing covered defense information. This includes conducting assessments of current security controls, developing and maintaining detailed documentation to demonstrate adherence to NIST requirements, and establishing robust procedures for timely incident detection, reporting, and response. The work is focused on enabling secure handling of sensitive defense data in alignment with federal standards, with an emphasis on continuous monitoring and remediation of potential vulnerabilities. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. It falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is issued by the Department of Defense through LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with proposals due by August 24, 2026. Performance of the work is expected to occur at an unspecified location under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, with no additional place of performance details provided.