Cybersecurity Compliance for Defense Suppliers

This contract requires the implementation of comprehensive safeguarding measures for covered defense information systems to meet the stringent requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, ensuring the protection of controlled unclassified information. The contractor must establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework that includes access controls, audit logging, configuration management, media protection, personnel security, and system and communications protection, among other controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171. Additionally, the contractor is obligated to promptly report any cyber incidents affecting the covered systems within 72 hours of discovery, providing full details to the Department of Defense as mandated. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility to small business concerns as defined by the SBA. It falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating the nature of the technical and cybersecurity support expected. The contract is structured as a subcontract and was posted on July 19, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The responsible agency is the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, though specific place of performance and point of contact information are not provided. All compliance activities must be completed in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and regulatory timelines.