Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires full implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 security controls for any system that handles controlled unclassified information or covered defense information. Compliance with these controls is mandatory and must be continuously monitored to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. All subcontractors involved in the work must also be subject to the same cybersecurity requirements, with necessary clauses flowing down through the supply chain to ensure uniform protection across all tiers. Any security incidents involving CUI must be reported promptly according to specified timelines and procedures. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Subsistence FSE Supply Chain division, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 541611. The solicitation was posted on April 22, 2026, and responses are due by April 24, 2026, leaving a narrow window for proposal submission. Performance location details are not provided, but the work is expected to support defense-related systems requiring strict adherence to federal cybersecurity standards. The subcontractor is responsible for demonstrating capability to meet all NIST 800-171 Rev. 2 requirements and maintaining compliance documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.