Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract focuses on ensuring cybersecurity compliance for subcontractors managing covered defense information, specifically by implementing the security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171. It requires adherence to stringent cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive defense data, as well as the establishment of protocols for timely reporting of cyber incidents. The contract falls under the Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency and is categorized under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. Responses to the subcontract opportunity are due shortly after its posting in late May 2026, with a submission deadline in early June 2026. While specific location details for the place of performance and point of contact are not provided, the contract’s objective is clearly centered around enhancing the cybersecurity posture of subcontractors handling defense-related information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and safeguarding critical defense information from potential cyber threats.