Cybersecurity Compliance Support (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information and ensure compliance with cyber incident reporting obligations. It focuses on establishing a robust cybersecurity posture aligned with federal standards for safeguarding sensitive unclassifiable information within the defense industrial base. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to fully deploy, validate, and maintain the 110 controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, including technical, operational, and management safeguards, while also establishing processes to detect, report, and respond to cyber incidents in accordance with federal requirements. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, categorized under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The performance location is not specified, but the work must support the LAND SUPPLY CHAIN organization’s cybersecurity objectives. Compliance is non-negotiable, and successful contractors will be expected to provide documentation and evidence of control implementation, ongoing monitoring, and incident response readiness to ensure alignment with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement expectations. All activities must adhere to the strict timelines and requirements set forth by the DoD to maintain the integrity of the defense supply chain.