Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information (CUI)

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information, commonly referred to as CUI, within all applicable systems and environments. Compliance with these controls is mandatory and must be sustained throughout the performance period, ensuring that all required technical, administrative, and physical safeguards are in place, continuously monitored, and effectively enforced. Any cyber incident impacting CUI must be reported to the Department of Defense within 72 hours of discovery, accompanied by the timely submission of all required artifacts to fulfill reporting obligations and support incident analysis. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541512 and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by August 4, 2026. Performance location details are not specified, but the work is expected to support DoD systems and operations. The contractor must be prepared to demonstrate full alignment with NIST 800-171 requirements and maintain documentation proving ongoing compliance, including incident response procedures, access controls, audit logging, and data protection mechanisms as mandated by federal defense cybersecurity standards.