Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract entails the implementation and ongoing monitoring of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to ensure the protection of covered defense information across all relevant systems and processes. This includes establishing technical and administrative safeguards, conducting regular assessments to validate compliance, and maintaining documented evidence of control effectiveness. The contractor is responsible for aligning internal cybersecurity practices with the requirements of NIST SP 800-171 and ensuring continuous adherence through periodic reviews and updates as threats evolve. In addition to compliance measures, the contract mandates timely reporting of any cyber incidents involving covered defense information through the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity and Privacy Information System, known as DIBNet. All incidents must be reported in accordance with specified timelines and procedures, including providing detailed forensic data and mitigation actions taken. The work is performed under a subcontract within the Department of Defense, aligned with NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency to support the broader cybersecurity posture of the defense industrial base.