Information Systems Safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 and applicable DFARS clauses, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive unclassified information. This is a subcontract under a Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for total small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 541512 indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. The work is being procured by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and the solicitation posted on August 2, 2026. Performance is expected to meet rigorous federal cybersecurity requirements, and all documentation must demonstrate full alignment with NIST 800-171 controls to ensure the secure handling of covered defense information throughout the systems and networks under contract.