Cybersecurity Compliance & NIST SP 800-171 Implementation

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of robust cybersecurity safeguards for unclassified systems that handle covered defense information and controlled technical information, with full adherence to the NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 standards. This includes establishing, documenting, and enforcing security controls across all relevant systems to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. The contractor must ensure continuous compliance with the framework’s requirements, covering areas such as access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response. In addition to technical implementation, the contract mandates immediate reporting of any cyber incidents affecting the covered information within a strict 72-hour window. The performance location is specified as San Diego, California, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically for the Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026, and it falls under the NAICS code 541612, which corresponds to management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The contractor must be prepared to operate in a highly regulated environment with rigorous compliance expectations and rapid response obligations.