Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information and ensure readiness for Department of Defense assessment requirements. This subcontract is targeted toward organizations capable of meeting stringent cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive data handled within the defense supply chain, with performance centered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation is open for responses until July 30, 2026, and is issued under the Land Supply Chain ESOC Buys division of the Department of Defense, indicating its alignment with broader defense infrastructure security objectives. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is mandatory, covering all 110 security controls related to access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, security assessment, systems and communications protection, and systems and information integrity. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate adherence through documentation, system configurations, and potential on-site evaluations to meet DoD assessment thresholds, with no set-aside designations specified, meaning all eligible entities, including small businesses, may compete. The deadline for submissions is strictly enforced, and all proposals must align with the technical and compliance demands outlined by the Department of Defense to remain eligible for award.