NIST SP 800-171 Compliance and CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information in compliance with DFARS clause 252.204-7008. This effort is focused on ensuring that all systems and processes handling controlled unclassified information meet federal cybersecurity standards designed to protect sensitive defense data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. The contractor must establish, document, and sustain a robust security posture aligned with the 110 controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, including access control, configuration management, incident response, and system and communications protection, among others. Performance is expected to occur at Fort Drum, New York, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys office, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The work is critical to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of defense-related information and requires continuous compliance monitoring, audit readiness, and documentation of security practices to demonstrate adherence throughout the duration of performance.