IT and Data Security Support

The contract titled IT and Data Security Support is a small business set aside under the SBA program, aimed at ensuring full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for the protection of controlled unclassified information. The work requires implementing robust security controls covering secure data storage, strict access management, continuous monitoring, and audit preparedness to safeguard sensitive information handled on behalf of the Mark Twain National Forest under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Performance is required in Rolla, Missouri with a ZIP code of 65401, and the solicitation is targeted toward qualified small businesses operating within the IT services sector as defined by NAICS code 541512. Proposals must be submitted by August 28, 2026, and the contract is structured as a subcontract, meaning the awardee will support a prime contractor or larger entity engaged in federal information systems work. Compliance is non-negotiable, requiring documented policies, technical safeguards, personnel training, and the ability to demonstrate ongoing adherence to federal cybersecurity standards without exception.