Cybersecurity Compliance and Reporting (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST Special Publication 800-171 for systems that handle covered defense information. This includes establishing, monitoring, and sustaining all required safeguards to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, as well as ensuring timely and accurate reporting of any cyber incidents in accordance with federal guidelines. Compliance must be rigorously maintained throughout the contract period with continuous assessment and improvement of security practices to meet evolving threat landscapes. This subcontract is issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division and is performance-based at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The work is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design services, emphasizing technical implementation and support. The contractor must be prepared to operate under strict federal compliance standards and demonstrate full readiness to handle, protect, and report on defense-related information with no room for deviation from the required controls or reporting protocols.