NIST SP 800-171 Compliance and CUI Protection for Defense Contractors

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in alignment with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1, ensuring all technical, administrative, and physical safeguards are properly established and maintained. This includes conducting thorough system assessments to verify compliance with the specified standards and reporting obligations tied to the CAGE code, which is critical for identity and contractor verification within the Department of Defense supply chain. The work must be performed at the designated location in Williamsburg, Virginia, with the ZIP code 23185-5830, and all deliverables must reflect full adherence to the NIST framework for protecting CUI. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, issued by the Department of Defense via the Medical Supply Chain FSH organization. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, and responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM. All parties must ensure their cybersecurity posture meets federal requirements for handling sensitive but unclassified data, with emphasis on continuous monitoring, documentation accuracy, and timely reporting. Failure to comply with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 standards or to accurately report CAGE code information may result in contract non-compliance and potential disqualification from future defense contracting opportunities.