Cybersecurity for Covered Defense Information (CDI)

The contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect Covered Defense Information (CDI) and ensure full compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, which governs the safeguarding of unclassified defense information on nonfederal systems. The contractor must develop and maintain up-to-date System Security Plans that document how security controls are applied, monitored, and enforced across all relevant systems and environments. In addition to control implementation, the contract mandates immediate reporting of any cyber incidents that impact CDI, including the preservation of forensic data and coordination with appropriate government authorities to support incident response and mitigation efforts. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency and is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. The performance obligations are centered on securing sensitive defense information and maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture throughout the contract lifecycle. Compliance is mandatory and subject to audit, with failure to meet requirements potentially leading to contract termination or penalties. The contractor is expected to operate in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards without specific geographic constraints, though performance is tied to the operational needs of the DoD ecosystem.