Cybersecurity for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards for contractor systems that handle covered defense information, with strict adherence to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 standards. This includes establishing and sustaining controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, ensuring all cybersecurity practices are fully aligned with federal requirements for safeguarding unclassified information on nonfederal systems. Contractors must demonstrate a robust security posture through documented policies, technical safeguards, and continuous monitoring activities that meet or exceed NIST SP 800-171 guidelines. Additionally, the contract mandates immediate reporting of any cyber incidents affecting covered defense information, requiring timelynotification and coordination with appropriate Department of Defense entities to mitigate harm and support forensic analysis. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 541512 by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH, is open to eligible responders with a deadline for submission on August 10, 2026. Performance is expected to occur across systems managed by the contractor, with no specific geographic restrictions listed, and compliance is a non-negotiable condition for contract award and continued performance.