Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171) Implementation and Assessment Support

The contract seeks support for the implementation and documentation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls on systems that handle Covered Defense Information, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. This includes conducting comprehensive gap assessments to identify deficiencies in current security postures and developing actionable remediation plans to achieve audit readiness for third-party and government reviews. The effort is focused on institutionalizing controls that safeguard sensitive data within Department of Defense systems, with an emphasis on thorough documentation to demonstrate adherence to required standards. The work is being solicited as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, with performance based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and a response deadline of July 20, 2026. The contracting office is part of the Electrical Devices Division within the Department of Defense, indicating the scope is tied to defense-related technology systems requiring strict compliance. All activities must align with NIST SP 800-171’s 110 controls, and contractors are expected to deliver structured, verifiable documentation that supports successful audits and ongoing compliance monitoring.