Cybersecurity Compliance for CUI Handling

The contract focuses on implementing the NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) within contractor systems. It is a subcontract opportunity designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, falling under the NAICS code 541611, which relates to administrative management and general management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2026, with a response deadline on June 5, 2026, emphasizing a rapid turnaround for proposals. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Maritime office at Puget Sound, with the place of performance specified as Bremerton, Washington, ZIP code 98314. Its primary objective is to ensure that contractors handling CUI meet the stringent cybersecurity requirements mandated by the Department of Defense to safeguard sensitive information. This initiative supports the broader effort to enhance defense-related supply chain cybersecurity by ensuring compliance with federal standards in managing and protecting information.