Cybersecurity Compliance for Contractor Systems (NIST SP 800-171)

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls across contractor systems that process, store, or transmit controlled unclassified information. The effort is focused on ensuring full compliance with the NIST framework to safeguard CUI in non-federal environments, with particular attention to technical, administrative, and physical safeguards aligned with the standard’s 110 controls. The contractor must conduct a thorough assessment of current security postures, identify gaps, and execute a remediation plan to achieve full compliance, followed by formal documentation and verification of control effectiveness. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Subsistence FSE Supply Chain, with a performance location at FPO, ZIP 96632. It is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it relates to computer systems design services, and the response deadline is May 4, 2026. The scope demands not only technical implementation but also governance and documentation practices that demonstrate ongoing adherence to federal requirements for protecting sensitive data. Successful performance will require expertise in NIST frameworks, experience with DoD contractor obligations, and the ability to deliver auditable evidence of compliance within the specified timeframe.