Information System Safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171 Compliance)

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive safeguarding controls for contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), fully aligning with the standards outlined in NIST SP 800-171 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). This work is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive government information across all phases of system operation, with continuous compliance monitored and enforced throughout the contract period. The contractor must establish robust security measures across technical, operational, and administrative domains to meet federal cybersecurity requirements and prepare for periodic assessments or audits. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541512, specifically reserved for total small business participation as defined by the SBA. Performance is required at the location in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2026, and responses are due by August 13, 2026, under the auspices of the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain office. All technical and compliance activities must be conducted in strict adherence to federal guidelines, with no deviation permitted from the specified NIST and DFARS frameworks.