Cybersecurity Compliance for CUI Protection

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of NIST SP 800-171 controls to ensure the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the designated environment. This includes establishing technical, administrative, and physical safeguards aligned with federal cybersecurity standards, as well as maintaining comprehensive records to demonstrate compliance. The contractor must also register for a Department of Defense assessment and establish processes for timely cyber incident reporting in accordance with applicable federal and DoD requirements, ensuring prompt response and transparency in the event of a security breach. The work is part of a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with performance specifically located at Cherry Point, North Carolina, zip code 28533-5040. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, and responses are due by July 29, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified parties to submit proposals. The NAICS code 541512 categorizes the effort under Computer Systems Design Services, reflecting the technical and advisory nature of the cybersecurity compliance work. All activities must be executed to meet federal mandates for CUI handling, with no set-aside classifications specified, leaving eligibility open to all qualified subcontractors.