Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity safeguards for systems that handle covered defense information, with strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards. This includes establishing and sustaining controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, as well as ensuring prompt and accurate reporting of any cyber incidents that may compromise the information. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and must be continuously monitored throughout the contract period. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office, with performance expected to occur in Bremerton, Washington, 98314-5001. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, has a short response window closing on June 30, 2026, and the posting date is June 25, 2026. The contract emphasizes operational readiness and regulatory compliance, targeting organizations capable of meeting high-level security protocols required for defense-related information handling.