Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Compliance with these standards is mandatory and encompasses all aspects of the information system environment where such data is processed, stored, or transmitted. The contractor must ensure that all technical, administrative, and physical safeguards outlined in the NIST publication are fully integrated and actively monitored to meet federal cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors. In addition to securing the information, the contractor is obligated to promptly report any cyber incidents that affect covered defense information and to provide forensic artifacts as part of the incident response process. This includes collecting, preserving, and delivering relevant digital evidence to support investigations and remediation efforts. Performance is expected to be completed in alignment with Department of Defense standards and timelines, under the oversight of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a response deadline in early August 2026 and a North American Industry Classification System code of 541512 specifying information technology services.