Cybersecurity Compliance Implementation and Assessment

The contract requires implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring all required cybersecurity measures are properly established and continuously upheld. The contractor must perform regular self-assessments of their compliance posture, document findings, and submit the resulting scores to the Supplier Performance Risk System to demonstrate adherence to federal cybersecurity standards. Additionally, the contract mandates prompt reporting of any cyber incidents to the appropriate authorities within a strict 72-hour window following discovery, emphasizing the need for rapid response and transparency in the event of a breach. These obligations apply to all systems and processes handling sensitive defense data under this agreement. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically assigned to the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, with performance expected to occur in Phoenix, Arizona, at ZIP code 85043. The NAICS code 541612 indicates the scope involves computer systems design and related services, aligning the technical demands with cybersecurity implementation expertise. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses required by May 21, 2026, suggesting a tight turnaround for qualified vendors to demonstrate capability, capacity, and readiness to meet these rigorous compliance and incident response requirements.