Cybersecurity Compliance for Contractor Information Systems

The contract requires implementation of basic safeguarding controls to protect covered contractor information systems that handle controlled unclassified information, in full alignment with the Department of Defense’s DFARS 252.204-7018 clause and the security requirements outlined in NIST SP 800-171. This subcontract is focused on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data by establishing and maintaining a compliant cybersecurity posture, including the proper identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery mechanisms defined by the NIST framework. All systems and processes handling CUI must meet these standards without exception, with compliance verified through documented policies, access controls, audit logs, and incident reporting protocols. The work is to be performed at Fort Bliss, Texas, 79918-0000, under a subcontracting arrangement within the medical supply chain sector, classified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 21, 2026, underscoring the urgency and time-sensitive nature of the compliance requirement. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, indicating the importance of securing health-related data critical to military operations. Participation requires demonstrated capability to implement and maintain the full scope of NIST SP 800-171 controls, ensuring that any third-party contractor supporting DoD medical supply systems can be trusted to protect sensitive national security information.