Cybersecurity Compliance for CUI Handling

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information within the designated environment, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards for handling sensitive but unclassified data. A critical deliverable includes the development of a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents how applicable controls are configured, operated, and maintained to meet compliance requirements. The contractor must also prepare the organization for a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement assessment to validate readiness and adherence to required cybersecurity practices. Performance is to be executed at Fort Carson, Colorado, with all activities tied to safeguarding information processed or stored by the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain. The work is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating this is an information technology services undertaking focused on cybersecurity. Responses are due by August 3, 2026, and all efforts must be completed in accordance with the timelines and technical specifications mandated by the contract, with no set-aside provisions specified. The goal is to establish a fully compliant, auditable security posture capable of withstanding formal DoD evaluations.