Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating full adherence to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 guidelines. This includes establishing a robust security framework to protect sensitive data processed, stored, or transmitted by the contractor, as well as ensuring timely detection, reporting, and response to cyber incidents affecting such information. Compliance is not optional and must be continuously monitored, documented, and validated to meet federal defense requirements. The subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense. The solicitation opened on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and applies to contractors handling covered defense information as part of their obligations under the defense supply chain. Performance locations are not specified, but the contractor must be capable of meeting all cybersecurity requirements regardless of operational site, and full compliance with incident reporting protocols is mandatory to maintain contract standing.