Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls as outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to safeguard covered defense information in alignment with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, with performance obligations tied to the location in Pensacola, Florida, 32508. The contractor must establish a robust security posture that meets federal standards for protecting controlled unclassified information within nonfederal systems, ensuring continuous compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. All activities must be executed with strict attention to the outlined control families, including access control, audit, configuration management, identification and authentication, and incident response. The solicitation was posted on July 13, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026, under NAICS code 541512, which categorizes the work under Computer Systems Design and Related Services. This subcontract is part of the broader Department of Defense initiative to strengthen cybersecurity across the supply chain, requiring proven experience with NIST 800-171 implementation, documentation of security controls, and readiness for assessment or audit. Compliance is not optional and must be demonstrable through policies, procedures, system configurations, and personnel training. Failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination or financial penalties.