NIST SP 800-171 Compliance & Cybersecurity Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive data. All identified controls must be fully operational and thoroughly documented to meet the Department of Defense's requirements for information security in nonfederal systems handling controlled unclassified information. The work is scoped as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, with performance required at the designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the response deadline is August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 22, 2026. The contractor is expected to establish, validate, and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity posture aligned with NIST SP 800-171, covering all 110 controls across 14 families including access control, audit, configuration management, and incident response. Documentation must demonstrate complete implementation, evidence of control effectiveness, and readiness for assessment or inspection by government entities. Failure to meet these requirements may result in noncompliance penalties, loss of contract eligibility, or termination. The contract is managed under the Department of Defense, and all activities must adhere strictly to its policies and timelines without deviation.