Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and thorough documentation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling sensitive DoD data. The work must be performed at the designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, and is classified as a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, meaning only small businesses qualify to bid. The North American Industry Classification System code 541512 identifies the work as related to computer systems design services, indicating the scope centers on technical implementation and documentation rather than general IT support. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, leaving a window of approximately two weeks for potential offerors to prepare and submit their proposals. While the specific point of contact is not identified, the contracting activity falls under the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, suggesting the work supports specialized defense hardware or systems requiring robust cybersecurity protections. The subcontract nature of this solicitation indicates it is part of a larger prime contract, and success will depend on precise adherence to NIST 800-171 requirements, accurate recordkeeping, and full alignment with the DFARS clause governing the protection of controlled unclassified information.