NIST SP 800-171 Compliance and Cybersecurity Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and comprehensive documentation of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls to protect covered defense information, ensuring alignment with federal standards for safeguarding sensitive data. This includes achieving and maintaining a valid SPRS score by validating compliance with all required security controls, documenting policies and procedures, and demonstrating operational readiness through audit-ready records. The effort focuses on the secure handling, storage, and transmission of defense-related information across systems and networks, with strict adherence to the NIST framework. In addition to control implementation, the contract mandates the development and refinement of an incident response plan tailored to potential cyber threats involving covered defense information. The plan must outline clear protocols for detection, reporting, containment, and recovery, ensuring timely and effective reaction to security breaches. All activities are to be performed in support of the Department of Defense, specifically under the Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins, with performance expected on an unknown location. The subcontract is open for response until August 20, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services.