DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by LAND SUPPLY CHAIN, with performance taking place in Anniston, Alabama, at the ZIP code 36201-4199. The contractor must ensure all systems and processes handling covered defense information are compliant with the full set of NIST controls, including access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, and system and communications protection. Assessment documentation and evidence of compliance must be prepared and maintained for potential review. The solicitation, identified under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. As a subcontract, the successful bidder will operate under the prime contractor’s obligations to the Department of Defense, meaning adherence to all contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements is mandatory. Failure to implement and maintain the required controls may result in non-compliance penalties, contract termination, or loss of eligibility for future defense work. All activities must be performed in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards, and the contractor is expected to demonstrate ongoing capability to protect sensitive information throughout the performance period.