NIST SP 800-171 Compliance and Cybersecurity Support

The contract requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain environment. The scope includes developing a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents how security requirements are addressed across systems, networks, and processes, ensuring alignment with federal standards for protecting sensitive but unclassified data. The contractor must prepare the organization for rigorous assessment readiness, demonstrating full compliance through documentation, policy enforcement, technical configurations, and operational procedures that meet NIST guidelines. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, is focused on cybersecurity support for a defense medical logistics function. The proposal response deadline is May 5, 2026, with the solicitation posted on April 29, 2026. While specific performance location details are not provided, the work is tied to the Department of Defense’s medical supply chain infrastructure, requiring the contractor to collaborate effectively with government entities to achieve and sustain compliance. Success depends on the ability to deliver a robust, auditable framework that ensures continuous protection of CUI and readiness for third-party evaluations.