Cybersecurity for Covered Defense Information (CDI)

The contract requires the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards to protect Covered Defense Information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating full compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 standards. This includes establishing robust controls to secure sensitive data transmitted, stored, or processed on contractor systems, as well as establishing procedures for timely reporting of any cyber incidents affecting such information. All subcontractors must meet these cybersecurity requirements to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of defense-related data handled under this agreement. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541512, with responses due by August 3, 2026. Performance is required at the location in Bremerton, Washington, 98314-6001, under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization. The contract emphasizes that only small businesses eligible under the SBA’s total small business set-aside criteria may submit proposals, ensuring participation from qualified small firms capable of meeting the stringent cybersecurity obligations outlined in the requirements.