Cybersecurity for Covered Defense Information (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires implementation and maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls on systems processing covered defense information, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive government data. All subcontractors must establish and sustain these controls to safeguard information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification, with continuous monitoring and documentation of security posture. Cyber incidents involving covered defense information must be reported within 72 hours of discovery, adhering to strict timing and reporting protocols to ensure rapid response and mitigation. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by DLA Dist San Joaquin, with performance centered in Tracy, California, zip 95304-5000. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, has a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and was posted on August 5, 2026. The contract emphasizes operational readiness and regulatory adherence, requiring rigorous documentation, ongoing compliance validation, and prompt incident response as core obligations for any entity awarded the subcontract.