Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CDI)

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls as outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to protect Covered Defense Information, ensuring compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-7012. The contractor must establish, document, and sustain a robust cybersecurity posture that meets all specified control requirements, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, and system and communications protection. The contract mandates immediate reporting of any cyber incidents affecting CDI, with detailed documentation and coordination required to support investigations and remediation efforts in alignment with DoD standards. As a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, the work is tied to the NAICS code 541512, reflecting its focus on computer systems design services, and the performance of these cybersecurity obligations is integral to supporting Department of Defense operations. The contractor is expected to maintain continuous compliance, conduct regular assessments, and adapt to evolving threat landscapes while ensuring that all systems handling CDI remain secure and accountable. Failure to meet these requirements may result in contract penalties or loss of eligibility for future defense-related work.