Cybersecurity Compliance & Reporting (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract mandates the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 for systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information. Compliance with all 110 controls outlined in the standard is required to ensure the protection of sensitive federal data, with a specific emphasis on securing information systems from unauthorized access, disclosure, and manipulation. The contractor must establish, document, and enforce policies and procedures that meet NIST requirements, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response capabilities. In addition to maintaining these controls, the contractor is obligated to report any and all cyber incidents affecting covered defense information promptly, in accordance with established DOD reporting protocols. The work is scoped under a subcontract classification with a NAICS code of 541612, indicating it falls under computer systems design and related services. Performance is expected to take place at FPO, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026, and the solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense under the Subsistence FSE Supply Chain office. All activities must be conducted to satisfy federal cybersecurity requirements without deviation.