Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 standards. This subcontract is focused on ensuring that all systems and processes handling Covered Defense Information meet stringent federal cybersecurity requirements, including access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response. The contractor must establish, document, and continuously monitor compliance measures to protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise throughout the lifecycle of the contract. The solicitation is issued under 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. The response deadline is July 27, 2026, and the contract will be performed in support of defense-related activities without a specified geographic location. There is no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible contractors may respond. Success will depend on proven ability to deploy and sustain the required NIST controls, demonstrate compliance through documentation and assessments, and maintain readiness for audits or inspections by federal oversight bodies.