Cybersecurity Compliance Support (NIST SP 800-171)

This contract requires the implementation and thorough documentation of cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 to protect covered defense information. The work involves developing and formalizing organizational policies that align with NIST standards, ensuring all systems and processes meet the required safeguards for handling sensitive federal data. Comprehensive documentation of control implementation, including evidence of adherence and operational compliance, is mandatory to demonstrate full alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements. In addition to policy development, the contract mandates the establishment of robust incident reporting procedures to promptly identify, respond to, and report any cybersecurity incidents involving covered defense information. This includes defining clear internal workflows and communication channels for incident escalation and external reporting to appropriate government authorities. The effort is performed as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically for the Defense Logistics Agency, and falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating a focus on technical implementation and compliance support services rather than general IT operations.