NIST SP 800-171 Compliance & Cybersecurity Support

The contract requires comprehensive cybersecurity support to ensure all subcontractor systems comply with NIST Special Publication 800-171 standards for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information. This effort is critical to maintaining secure handling, storage, and transmission of sensitive data across the subcontractor network, with a focus on implementing required security controls, conducting assessments, and remediating gaps to meet federal compliance mandates. The work is scoped to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with performance obligations centered in San Diego, California, specifically at the 92136 zip code location. This is a small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 541512, reserved exclusively for eligible small businesses, and is issued as a subcontracting engagement. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026, providing a four-week window for proposals. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience with NIST 800-171 implementation, cybersecurity assessments, and handling CUI within defense subcontract environments. Full compliance with all applicable federal requirements and continuous monitoring of security posture will be essential throughout the contract lifecycle.