Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CDI) Flow-Down

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 security controls across all systems that handle covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards mandated for defense contractors. The work includes developing, documenting, and validating the necessary controls to protect sensitive data, as well as preparing for and sustaining audit readiness at all times to demonstrate adherence to requirements. All activities must align with the flow-down obligations of the prime contract under the Department of Defense, and the performance is tied to subcontractor obligations within the defense logistics supply chain. The subcontract is managed under the Defense Logistics Agency and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating the technical nature of the compliance work. The contract is part of a broader effort to ensure that all entities in the defense supply chain uphold uniform cybersecurity standards to safeguard covered defense information. While specific locations or points of contact are not provided, the requirement is binding across all relevant systems and environments where covered defense information is processed, stored, or transmitted, with continuous vigilance required to meet audit and compliance expectations under federal defense contracting rules.