Cybersecurity Compliance (CUI Handling)

The contract requires the contractor to ensure all systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information adhere strictly to the cybersecurity standards outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements. This includes implementing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification throughout its lifecycle, and maintaining ongoing compliance through continuous monitoring, incident reporting, and audit readiness. The obligation extends to all contractor personnel, third-party vendors, and cloud environments involved in processing or storing CUI under this agreement. Issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency, this requirement is tied to the NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design services. The contract does not specify a geographic place of performance, suggesting the work may be performed remotely or across multiple locations, provided all cybersecurity controls are consistently applied. Compliance is mandatory for contract retention and successful performance, with potential consequences for noncompliance including termination, financial penalties, or loss of future DoD business opportunities.