NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, specifically for systems that handle controlled unclassified information. Compliance with these standards is mandatory to protect sensitive data within the Department of Defense supply chain, ensuring that all technical, administrative, and physical safeguards are properly configured, monitored, and documented. The subcontract is tied to the Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys organization and requires performance at Fort Hood, Texas, with a zip code of 76544. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. This effort is part of a broader DOD initiative to enforce cybersecurity rigor across subcontractors, and the successful bidder must demonstrate not only technical capability to deploy the required controls but also sustained compliance through audits, incident reporting, and continuous monitoring. Failure to meet these requirements could result in contract termination or loss of eligibility for future DOD work.