IT Security and System Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of basic safeguarding controls for contractor systems that handle controlled unclassified information, ensuring full compliance with DFARS 252.240-93 and NIST SP 800-171 standards. This effort is focused on securing information systems against unauthorized access, disclosure, and compromise, with an emphasis on establishing and sustaining foundational cybersecurity practices aligned with federal requirements. The work scope includes configuring systems to meet specific security controls, conducting ongoing monitoring, and maintaining documentation to demonstrate adherence throughout the contract performance period. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by NSWC Dahlgren, with performance expected to occur in Dahlgren, Virginia, zip code 22448. It was posted on June 25, 2026, and responses must be submitted by July 7, 2026, by 4:00 PM. The North American Industry Classification System code 541513 indicates the work falls under computer systems design and related services. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract is open to eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the stringent cybersecurity requirements outlined in the referenced standards.