Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Covered Defense Information, ensuring compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-7012. This includes establishing a robust cybersecurity framework to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction, as well as timely reporting of any cyber incidents affecting the information system. The contractor must also provide full access to forensic data upon request to support incident investigations and remediation efforts. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with performance taking place in San Diego, California, 92136-3581. It falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. The requirement is part of broader federal efforts to enforce cybersecurity standards across the defense industrial base, emphasizing accountability, continuous monitoring, and adherence to federal cybersecurity protocols.