Cybersecurity Compliance Flow-Down Management

The contract requires comprehensive management and verification of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance across the subcontractor base to ensure alignment with Department of Defense standards. Responsibilities include developing standardized onboarding checklists to guide subcontractors through compliance requirements, conducting regular audits to validate adherence to CMMC controls, and maintaining detailed, accurate records for reporting to the prime contractor. The work is focused on enforcing cybersecurity flow-down obligations through systematic processes that support accountability and regulatory adherence throughout the supply chain. This effort is directed toward ensuring all subcontractors meet mandated cybersecurity thresholds as outlined under NAICS code 541612, with performance centered at Crane, Indiana, under the oversight of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The solicitation closes on August 8, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract opportunity with no set-aside designation, targeting firms capable of implementing robust compliance verification protocols in a defense contracting environment. Success requires demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity governance, audit methodology, and documentation systems to meet federal compliance reporting obligations.