Cybersecurity Compliance for Subcontracted IT/Data Handling

The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, has established a subcontract for cybersecurity compliance focused on IT and data handling. The primary objective of this agreement is the implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 controls for subcontractors who manage covered defense information. A critical component of this contract is the requirement for subcontractors to adhere to strict cyber incident reporting protocols. Classified under NAICS code 541512, the contract ensures that all entities handling sensitive defense data maintain the necessary security postures to protect national security information.