Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls across all systems that handle covered defense information, ensuring full compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for sensitive unclassified data. The contractor must establish robust procedures to safeguard information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification, and maintain continuous readiness to detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents in accordance with mandated timelines and protocols. All systems must be configured to meet the detailed requirement set forth by NIST SP 800-171, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response. The work is to be performed at the designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, under a subcontract agreement awarded by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and was posted on April 29, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of May 5, 2026. Compliance is non-negotiable and must be demonstrated through documented policies, technical implementations, and operational readiness to support defense cybersecurity mandates without delay.