Cybersecurity Compliance for Defense Contractors (NIST SP 800-171)

This contract requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards for the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information within a defense contracting environment, specifically in alignment with DFARS 252.240-7997. The scope includes conducting a thorough cybersecurity assessment and maintaining comprehensive documentation to demonstrate adherence to the required security controls designed to protect CUI. The effort is part of a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with performance located in Tracy, California, 95304-5000. All activities must be completed in accordance with NIST guidelines to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive but unclassified information processed or stored by the contractor. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 identifies the nature of the work as related to computer systems design and related services, emphasizing the technical and compliance-focused nature of the tasks. The contract is structured as a subcontract, meaning the successful bidder will support a prime contractor or larger defense entity in meeting its federal cybersecurity obligations. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the opportunity is open to all eligible entities capable of meeting the stringent CUI protection requirements outlined in the referenced regulations.