Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss, ensuring full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. This includes establishing, documenting, and maintaining robust cybersecurity practices across all systems and networks handling sensitive defense data, with a focus on protecting information at rest and in transit. All applicable controls must be rigorously applied, and evidence of implementation must be prepared for an official Department of Defense assessment under clause 252.204-7997, which evaluates the contractor’s ability to meet the mandated security posture. The subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF office. Performance is to be conducted at APO, 09094-3219, indicating that operations may involve deployed or overseas support environments. Respondents must submit their proposals by August 4, 2026, and the contract is structured as a subcontract, suggesting the successful party will operate under a larger prime arrangement. Compliance is non-negotiable and tied directly to the handling of protected defense information, making cybersecurity readiness, documentation, and audit readiness central to the award and ongoing performance.