NIST SP 800-171 Compliance & CUI Protection

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within a Department of Defense subcontract environment. The work is focused on ensuring compliance with established cybersecurity standards designed to protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification, specifically in alignment with federal requirements for contractors handling sensitive but unclassified data. All control objectives outlined in NIST SP 800-171 must be fully integrated into the contractor’s information systems and operational processes, followed by an independent assessment to verify the effectiveness of these safeguards. The performance location is designated as Barstow, California, with a zip code of 92311-5014, indicating that all activities related to implementation, documentation, and assessment must be executed at or from this site. The solicitation was posted on July 5, 2026, and responses are due by July 16, 2026, underscoring a short, high-stakes procurement timeline typical of defense contracting. The NAICS code 541512 identifies the work as computer systems design and related services, pointing to a technical implementation effort rather than general consulting. This subcontract is part of a broader DoD initiative to harden the supply chain against cyber threats by holding tiered vendors accountable for consistent and verifiable CUI protection practices.