NIST SP 800-171 Compliance and SPRS Representation

The contract requires implementation of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls across systems that process, store, or transmit Covered Defense Information, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards for safeguarding sensitive defense data. This includes thorough assessment, configuration, and documentation of technical and administrative safeguards to meet the required control objectives outlined in the NIST framework. Concurrently, the contractor must establish and maintain accurate representation in the Supplier Performance Risk System to reflect compliance status, enabling accurate risk profiling and continued eligibility for Department of Defense contracts. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541512, reserved exclusively for total small businesses as defined by the SBA. The work is tied to the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, and performance is expected to support broader defense cybersecurity compliance initiatives. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by August 4, 2026, and interested parties must submit through the DIBBS platform using the provided RFQ link. Successful bidders will be responsible for end-to-end compliance execution and ongoing SPRS reporting to sustain authorization for handling covered information.