Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for organizations handling sensitive defense data. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense’s ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION, mandates adherence to specific security requirements designed to safeguard controlled unclassified information across the contractor’s information systems. The place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, PA with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating where the work must be executed, and the NAICS code 541512 categorizes the work under computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026, creating a brief but critical window for eligible contractors to submit proposals. The contract is structured as a subcontract, meaning it may be part of a larger prime contract or program under the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity initiatives. All work must align with the NIST SP 800-171 framework, covering areas such as access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response. Noncompliance could result in debarment or contract termination, and the contractor is responsible for continuous monitoring and reporting of security posture to meet ongoing federal requirements.