Export-Controlled Technical Data Handling & Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract requires secure handling, storage, and transmission of ITAR and EAR-controlled technical data related to hose assembly components, ensuring strict compliance with U.S. export control regulations. All activities must align with CMMC Level 2 requirements and fully implement the security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171 to protect sensitive technical information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or cyber threats. The subcontractor must establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity posture that meets federal standards for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, with particular emphasis on access controls, audit logs, system integrity, and data encryption throughout the data lifecycle. Performance is centered in San Diego, California, under the oversight of the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense, with all deliverables tied to the NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. The solicitation, posted on July 14, 2026, closes for responses on July 27, 2026, and is issued as a subcontract under the DIBBS platform. Compliance with these cybersecurity and export control obligations is mandatory for award, and failure to meet the specified controls will result in disqualification. All workforce members handling controlled data must be trained, cleared as necessary, and subject to continuous monitoring to maintain regulatory adherence.