IT and Cybersecurity Compliance for Signal Systems

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of signal control systems that fully comply with the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s IT policies and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework, with a strong emphasis on data confidentiality and strict access control measures. All systems must be designed, deployed, and managed to meet rigorous cybersecurity standards, ensuring that sensitive operational and transmission data remain protected against unauthorized access, breaches, or leaks. Performance is localized to Charleston, and the work is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it falls within the computer systems design and related services category. The solicitation was posted and has the same deadline of August 11, 2026, suggesting a potential administrative error or placeholder date, but parties must respond by that date as stated. Compliance is non-negotiable, and failure to align with NIST RMF or SCDOT IT policies will result in non-acceptance of deliverables, requiring continuous monitoring, documentation, and validation of security controls throughout the project lifecycle.