Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CDI)

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012. This obligation applies to all systems and processes handling such information, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards for defense contractors. The work must be performed in Texarkana and falls under NAICS code 541512, indicating it is related to custom computer programming services. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is administered by the Department of Defense under the agency name W6QK Acc Rrad. Compliance with these controls is mandatory and non-negotiable, with failure to meet requirements potentially resulting in contract penalties or termination. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, and all activities must be executed to meet the full scope of the cybersecurity mandate without reliance on external documentation or interpretations.