Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Implementation

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls across all systems that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information. This includes establishing comprehensive policies, technical safeguards, and administrative procedures to meet federal cybersecurity standards, with a focus on protecting CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Continuous monitoring and documentation of compliance activities are essential, along with regular reporting through the Supplier Performance Risk System to demonstrate adherence and readiness for assessments. The contractor must also establish a robust incident response capability to detect, contain, report, and recover from cybersecurity incidents involving CUI in alignment with federal requirements. This entails maintaining up-to-date incident response plans, conducting timely reporting to appropriate government entities, and participating in any required forensic investigations or remediation efforts. All work is performed as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541512 indicating information technology services, and the performance location is unspecified but must support DLA’s operational needs across its networks and systems.