Cybersecurity Compliance and Reporting

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls on systems handling covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for protected data. All affected systems must undergo regular assessments to verify adherence to these controls, and any cyber incident involving CDI must be reported to the appropriate authorities within 72 hours of discovery. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, classified as an SBA set-aside with NAICS code 541512, indicating it is targeted toward small businesses in the information technology services sector. Performance is required at New Cumberland, PA, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 5, 2026. The primary objective is to enforce rigorous cybersecurity posture and timely incident response to safeguard sensitive defense data entrusted to the contractor.