Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CDI)

The contract titled Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CDI) requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to safeguard sensitive defense data and ensure adherence to required cyber incident reporting standards. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, is targeted at entities capable of establishing and maintaining a secure information system environment in compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements for handling controlled unclassified information. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, indicating that on-site operations or physical security measures may be necessary to meet compliance obligations. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 identifies the work as relating to computer systems design services, suggesting that the scope includes technical implementation, configuration, and ongoing monitoring of cybersecurity controls. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a final response deadline of July 31, 2026, emphasizing a tight turnaround for proposals. While no set-aside designation or point of contact information is provided, the contract is explicitly structured as a subcontract, meaning the successful bidder will likely serve as a downstream provider within a broader defense contractor ecosystem. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is non-negotiable and encompasses a broad array of security requirements including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, incident response, and system and communications protection. Failure to meet these controls or report cyber incidents in a timely manner could result in non-compliance penalties, contract termination, or loss of eligibility for future defense work. The technical and administrative rigor demanded by this contract underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity readiness for entities handling covered defense information within the DoD supply chain.