Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and thorough documentation of all NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard controlled unclassified information in accordance with DFARS 252.240-7997 requirements. This subcontract mandates that the contractor establish a compliant cybersecurity framework covering access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, security training, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. All documentation must demonstrate full adherence to the NIST standard as a condition of contract fulfillment, ensuring that CUI is handled with the rigor mandated for Department of Defense supply chain partners. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is intended for subcontractors supporting the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. Response deadlines are strict, with submissions due by July 29, 2026, and the posting date indicates a proactive procurement timeline to ensure compliance readiness ahead of operational needs. The performance location and point of contact are unspecified, implying that the work may be performed remotely or within the contractor’s existing secure environment, provided all CUI handling requirements are met. The contract is not subject to any set-aside classification, making it open to all qualified entities regardless of size or ownership status, and participation requires demonstrated expertise in NIST 800-171 implementation and federal cybersecurity documentation standards.