Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171) and Incident Reporting

The contract requires implementation of all NIST Special Publication 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect covered defense information and ensure compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes establishing and maintaining robust information security measures across systems handling such data, with ongoing monitoring to detect potential cyber incidents. Any security breach or compromise must be identified, assessed, and reported to the appropriate government authority within 72 hours of discovery. The requirement is strictly enforced to meet federal defense contracting standards and safeguard sensitive information. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541512, issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The solicitation has a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and is open only to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The performance location and point of contact details are not specified, but the work is tied to defense information handling obligations under federal regulations. Compliance with the NIST controls and timely incident reporting is mandatory for contract fulfillment, with failure to meet these requirements potentially resulting in non-compliance penalties or contract termination.