Cybersecurity for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7008 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171. The focus is on protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) through a structured and comprehensive security framework that ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and availability across all systems and networks handling sensitive defense data. Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and documentation of security practices to meet federal cybersecurity standards for contractors working with the Department of Defense. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside criteria, ensuring opportunities for qualified small concerns to participate in national defense cybersecurity efforts. It falls under the NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, indicating the need for technical expertise in designing and implementing secure information systems. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and is managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate under the Department of Defense. Performance will occur at an unspecified location, but the contractor must be prepared to support federal cybersecurity requirements wherever the work is executed.