Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect Covered Defense Information within the designated performance location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. Compliance with these controls is mandatory to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, with a specific emphasis on meeting federal cybersecurity requirements for subcontractors handling defense-related information. Additionally, the contractor must establish and maintain processes for timely cyber incident reporting as mandated by federal regulations, ensuring rapid notification and response capabilities in the event of a breach or compromise. This subcontract, solicited under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, has a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and is intended to be awarded to a party capable of delivering robust, sustainable cybersecurity infrastructure aligned with NIST standards. The work is performance-based, requiring not only initial configuration of security controls but also continuous monitoring, assessment, and documentation to maintain compliance throughout the contract term. While no set-aside designation is specified, the focus on federal defense information underscores the need for proven expertise in securing controlled unclassified information and adhering to stringent Department of Defense cybersecurity protocols.