Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 for systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information. This includes establishing and updating a System Security Plan that documents how all required security controls are applied and managed across the covered environment. The contractor must also ensure prompt and compliant reporting of any cybersecurity incidents affecting these systems, adhering to federal reporting timelines and procedures. All activities must be performed in coordination with Department of Defense expectations for safeguarding sensitive unclassified information. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is associated with LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament under the Department of Defense. Performance is required to take place at Beaufort, South Carolina, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. The effort is focused on achieving and sustaining compliance with federal cybersecurity standards to support defense operations, with no set-aside classification specified. The contractor is expected to maintain ongoing compliance, not just initial implementation, ensuring continuous adherence to NIST controls and incident response protocols throughout the contract lifecycle.