NIST SP 800-171 Compliance & Cybersecurity Assessment

The contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST SP 800-171 controls to protect covered defense information across the contractor’s information systems. This involves a comprehensive evaluation of current cybersecurity practices, identification of gaps in compliance, and the execution of necessary measures to align with all 110 required security controls outlined in the NIST framework. The ultimate objective is to achieve a full compliance assessment score of 110, demonstrating that all controls have been properly implemented and are effectively safeguarding sensitive data. The effort is tied directly to Department of Defense requirements and must be completed in alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates for contractors handling controlled unclassified information. The subcontract falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services and is issued by the Land Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 26, 2026. Performance is expected to occur in support of defense-related operations, though no specific location is indicated. The contract emphasizes rigorous documentation, technical execution, and validation of cybersecurity posture to meet federal standards, and participation is limited to entities capable of demonstrating expertise in NIST compliance, system evaluation, and secure information handling for defense environments.