Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information within the scope of covered defense information. The contractor must develop a System Security Plan that documents how security requirements are addressed and ensure all relevant cybersecurity practices are consistently applied across systems handling such data. Incident reporting procedures must be established and activated immediately in the event of a breach or compromise, with timely notification and documentation as mandated. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for preparing and submitting the required assessment documentation to the Department of Defense, ensuring full compliance with DOD-specific evaluation criteria and timelines. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, focused on computer systems design services, and performance is required to take place in Jacksonville, Florida, with a zip code of 32212-0103. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026, indicating a short turnaround for proposal submission. The contracting entity is the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, and the work involves direct support to federal defense cybersecurity objectives, requiring strict adherence to federal standards and proactive communication with government oversight bodies to maintain authorization to process, store, or transmit sensitive defense information.