Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

This contract mandates the implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information, ensuring alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 252.204-7012. The subcontractor is required to establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework that meets federal standards for safeguarding sensitive data shared within the defense supply chain, including proper access controls, system monitoring, incident response protocols, and continuous compliance reporting. All activities must be carried out in accordance with the prescribed technical and procedural requirements outlined in NIST 800-171, with full accountability for any breach or noncompliance. The work is to be performed at the designated location in Grenada, Mississippi, with a zip code of 38901-8973, and falls under NAICS code 541512, which corresponds to computer systems design and related services. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, administered by the Fluid Handling Division, and is not subject to any specific set-aside designation. Compliance with these cybersecurity requirements is a mandatory condition for award and ongoing contract performance, and failure to meet the standards may result in termination, financial penalties, or loss of eligibility for future defense contracts.