Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information on IT systems used for order processing, SDS submission, and invoicing. All cybersecurity measures must align with the standards outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data handled within the contractor’s systems. The work is scoped to include both the deployment of required security controls and a formal assessment to verify compliance, with the expectation that all activities are completed in accordance with federal cybersecurity mandates for defense contractors. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, issued by the Department of Defense through C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as Austin, Texas, with zip code 78744-1812. The subcontract is intended solely for small businesses meeting SBA size standards, and the successful bidder must be able to demonstrate full capability to meet NIST 800-171 requirements within the specified timeframe and location.