IT Security and NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Support

This contract provides support to subcontractors in achieving compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting covered defense information, ensuring they are fully prepared for Department of Defense assessments. The effort focuses on guiding subcontractors through the implementation of required security controls, documentation, and procedural improvements necessary to meet federal cybersecurity mandates. The work is intended to strengthen the defense supply chain by enabling non-prime contractors to fulfill mandatory compliance obligations under DoD regulations. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it falls within the category of computer systems design services, and is managed by the Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys division within the Department of Defense. Solicited on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, the effort is open to qualified providers who can demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity compliance, NIST frameworks, and defense industrial base requirements. Performance will support DoD’s broader objective of securing sensitive information across its extended contractor network without specifying a physical place of performance or set-aside status.