Information Systems Safeguarding (Non-Classified)

The contract requires implementation of basic cybersecurity safeguards on contractor information systems that handle federal contract information, ensuring compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 and Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.204-21. These safeguards are designed to protect controlled unclassified information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise, and apply to all systems involved in supporting the federal contract. The contractor must establish and maintain appropriate access controls, audit capabilities, configuration management, incident response procedures, and system integrity measures in alignment with the specified standards. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under the General Services Administration’s FAS Region 7 Acquisition Center, with a place of performance identified as Gulfport, Mississippi, and a NAICS code of 541512 indicating information technology services. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Although no specific set-aside designation is provided, the contract is open to all eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the required cybersecurity standards. All systems handling federal contract information must be secured and maintained in continuous compliance with the outlined security requirements throughout the contract performance period.