Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CDI)

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls mandated by NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information (CDI) handled by the contractor. This includes establishing, documenting, and operationalizing all required security measures to ensure compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive defense-related data. The contractor must demonstrate continuous adherence to these controls and maintain audit readiness at all times, ensuring systems, policies, and procedures are fully aligned with NIST guidelines and capable of withstanding formal assessments by Department of Defense auditors. In addition to compliance and readiness, the contractor is obligated to promptly identify, report, and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting CDI in accordance with DFARS clauses. This involves timely notification of breaches or suspected compromises, coordinated remediation efforts, and accurate documentation of all incident response activities. The work is to be performed in support of the Defense Logistics Agency under a subcontract, with performance centered at FPO, 09564, and the solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, reflecting the technical nature of the compliance and cybersecurity implementation tasks.