Cybersecurity Compliance for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within non-federal information systems. This effort is critical to ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for handling sensitive data that, while not classified, still requires protection due to its nature and potential impact on national security, public safety, or privacy. The contractor must establish a robust cybersecurity framework that aligns with all 14 families of controls outlined in the publication, including access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response, among others. This is a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design and related services. The work must be performed in compliance with federal mandates and is tied to systems that process, store, or transmit CUI. While the location of performance is unspecified, the contractor is expected to maintain continuous adherence to the stated security requirements and demonstrate ongoing compliance through documentation, assessments, and potential audits. The contract was posted in August 2026, indicating it is part of a future procurement cycle requiring proactive planning and readiness to meet stringent defense cybersecurity obligations.