Cybersecurity Compliance and NIST SP 800-171 Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and documentation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information within the contractor’s systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for safeguarding sensitive data. The work includes establishing processes for cyber incident reporting as mandated under the regulation and preparing systems for assessment to validate adherence to the NIST framework, with all activities focused on achieving and maintaining full compliance. The obligation extends to thorough documentation of control implementation, system configurations, and incident response procedures to support audit readiness and continuous monitoring. The contract is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense. It is posted with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and performance is expected to occur at a military postal address in FPO with ZIP code 96673. The solicitation is intended exclusively for small business concerns meeting SBA qualification criteria, emphasizing the government’s intent to support small business participation in critical cybersecurity support roles. All deliverables must align with the specific requirements of NIST SP 800-171 to ensure the protection of covered defense information across the contractor’s environment.