Cybersecurity for Covered Contractor Information Systems

The contract requires the implementation of basic cybersecurity safeguards for information systems that handle federal contract information, aligned with the standards outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171 and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. All covered contractor systems must adopt the required security controls to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements for subcontractors working within the Department of Defense supply chain. The scope encompasses establishing technical, operational, and administrative measures to safeguard information systems against unauthorized access, disclosure, and compromise. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541512, with a place of performance in Lander, Wyoming, and a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The solicitation is issued by the Land Supply Chain office within the Department of Defense, emphasizing the need for secure handling of federal contract information across the broader defense industrial base. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet NIST 800-171 requirements, including but not limited to access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response, before being awarded the subcontract. Failure to comply with these cybersecurity standards will result in disqualification or contract termination.