NIST SP 800-171 Compliance for CUI Handling

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards to protect Controlled Unclassified Information in compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 and the DFARS clause 252.240-7997. This subcontract is focused on ensuring that all systems, processes, and personnel handling CUI meet the specified security controls outlined in the NIST framework, including access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, and incident response. The work is to be performed at the designated location in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, and must be completed in alignment with the Department of Defense’s requirements for safeguarding sensitive but unclassified data. The solicitation is open under NAICS code 541512, indicating the work falls within computer systems design and related services, and is categorized as a subcontract with no set-aside designation. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of August 10, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026. The agency responsible is the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense, and all contractors must be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with the technical and procedural standards for CUI protection, including maintaining documentation, conducting continuous monitoring, and enabling audits. The contractual obligation extends beyond initial implementation to include ongoing maintenance, updates, and reporting to ensure sustained adherence to federal cybersecurity requirements.