Export-Controlled Technical Data Handling & Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract requires the provision of comprehensive cybersecurity and regulatory compliance services to support the handling of controlled technical data associated with defense electronics, specifically to meet the stringent requirements of DFARS, ITAR, and EAR, as well as CMMC Level 2 certification. The vendor must implement and maintain robust information security controls aligned with these frameworks to ensure the protection, transmission, and storage of sensitive defense-related technical data in accordance with federal export control and national security standards. This includes establishing secure systems, conducting regular audits, training personnel, and documenting compliance processes to withstand official assessments. The work is to be performed at the designated location in Texarkana, Texas, with a deadline for proposal submissions on August 5, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it falls within the computer systems design and related services sector. It is issued by the Active Devices Division of the Department of Defense, underscoring the critical nature of the work in supporting defense electronics programs. Compliance is non-negotiable, and failure to meet CMMC Level 2 or export control requirements could result in breach of contract, loss of eligibility, or legal penalties due to the classified and controlled nature of the data involved.