Cybersecurity Compliance and SPRS Assessment Support

The contract requires comprehensive support to ensure compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 standards for protecting covered defense information, including the implementation of required security controls and documentation practices across all relevant systems and processes. The contractor must conduct a thorough assessment of their cybersecurity posture, aligning with the NIST framework, and prepare a formal assessment for submission to the Supplier Performance Risk System SPRS. This submission is mandatory and serves as a critical component of the Department of Defense’s risk evaluation for contractors handling sensitive information. The effort is scoped as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512, indicating it is focused on computer systems design services with an emphasis on cybersecurity compliance. Performance is centered at the FPO location with a zip code of 96632, and the solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a strict response deadline of May 4, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the Subsistence FSE Supply Chain within the Department of Defense, and the successful bidder must deliver full documentation and validation of compliance to meet federal defense contracting requirements. Failure to meet the NIST 800-171 criteria or to properly submit an accurate SPRS assessment could result in non-compliance, disqualification, or termination of the subcontract.