Cybersecurity Safeguarding for Covered Contractor Systems

This contract requires the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 safeguarding controls on systems that handle controlled unclassified information, ensuring compliance with DFARS requirements for covered contractor systems. The work is scoped to secure information systems against unauthorized access, disclosure, and cyber threats, with a focus on meeting federal standards for protecting CUI in nonfederal environments. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to deploy, validate, and maintain technical and administrative controls aligned with the NIST framework to ensure ongoing compliance and audit readiness. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by the Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys office, with performance centered at JBER, Alaska, zip code 99505-0000. The Naics code 541512 indicates the work falls under computer systems design services, suggesting a technical implementation approach involving cybersecurity architecture, configuration management, and continuous monitoring. Responses are due by July 30, 2026, and interested parties must be prepared to meet stringent security requirements without set-aside preferences, making this a competitive procurement open to all qualified subcontractors capable of securing CUI environments under federal cybersecurity mandates.