Cybersecurity Compliance for CUI Handling (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract involves performing a cybersecurity assessment aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 1 requirements and the development of a System Security Plan (SSP) focused on the management and protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The work is designated as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The project is commissioned by the Department of Defense, specifically through the ASC SMSG Division Special Acquisition office, with the place of performance located in New Cumberland, zip code 17070-5002. Key dates include the posting of the solicitation on May 12, 2026, with responses due by May 20, 2026, indicating a relatively short window for proposal submission. Although specific set-aside information and organization type are not provided, the focus on cybersecurity compliance for handling sensitive information highlights the contract’s critical role in supporting defense information security mandates and ensuring regulatory compliance. The link to the solicitation is embedded in the Defense Industrial Base Business System (DIBBS) portal, signaling that proposals and further contract details are managed through government procurement channels.