Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls to protect Covered Defense Information in full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 standards. This subcontract mandates the establishment of a robust security framework to safeguard sensitive government data handled by the contractor, ensuring all required safeguards are documented, monitored, and consistently enforced across systems and processes. The contractor must meet all 110 security requirements outlined in NIST SP 800-171, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, and system and communications protection, among others, to achieve and sustain compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026, under the NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. The contracting activity is managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, and performance is expected to support defense-related operations without geographic restrictions. This effort is not subject to a specific small business set-aside, and the successful bidder must be prepared to demonstrate full adherence to federal cybersecurity protocols through continuous monitoring, documentation, and readiness for assessment or audit at any time.