Cybersecurity Compliance for Defense Contractors

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 to safeguard covered defense information handled by the contractor. The work is focused on ensuring compliance with federal requirements designed to protect sensitive unclassified information within the defense supply chain, particularly for subcontractors supporting Department of Defense operations. The contractor must establish, document, and validate security controls covering access management, audit logging, incident response, system integrity, and data protection in alignment with these standards. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services, and performance is expected at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, with a zip code of 39534-2519. The opportunity was posted on July 19, 2026, and responses are due by July 27, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, a component of the Department of Defense, and the work is intended to support the department’s broader objective of enforcing cybersecurity resilience across its vendor network. Compliance with the specified regulations is mandatory, and failure to meet the requirements could impact contract award or ongoing performance.