Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract mandates the implementation and documentation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard covered defense information, ensuring that all required cybersecurity measures are fully established and verifiable. This effort is critical for compliance with federal standards governing the protection of sensitive defense data and must be executed in alignment with the specified technical and procedural requirements outlined in the NIST framework. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 and is to be performed at the designated place of performance in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with a zip code of 27909-5001. The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, with the issuing agency identified as the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION under the Department of Defense. The contract is part of a broader initiative to secure defense supply chain information and applies to entities handling federal contract information subject to NIST 800-171 requirements. While no set-aside preferences are specified, full compliance with the security controls and comprehensive documentation of implementation are mandatory for successful performance and approval.