NIST SP 800-171 Compliance for CUI Handling

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in alignment with NIST Special Publication 800-171, as mandated by clause 252.240-7997. This subcontract is classified under NAICS code 541512 and is tied to the Department of Defense, specifically under the LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament organization, with performance to occur at the location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. All cybersecurity measures must be fully operational and continuously maintained to ensure the protection of CUI against unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it will be managed under a prime contractor’s larger agreement. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is non-negotiable and encompasses a comprehensive set of practices covering access control, audit, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. Failure to meet these requirements could result in contract termination, financial penalties, or loss of future bidding eligibility. All work must be performed in strict accordance with federal cybersecurity standards, and documentation proving compliance must be readily available for audit or inspection.