NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Implementation & Cybersecurity Support

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. Key responsibilities include system hardening to reduce vulnerabilities, enforcing strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can interact with sensitive data, establishing comprehensive audit logging for accountability and monitoring, and developing and sustaining an effective incident response plan to detect, respond to, and recover from security breaches. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically for the Defense Logistics Agency, and aligns with NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The requirement emphasizes continuous compliance, meaning controls must not only be deployed but also regularly reviewed, updated, and validated to meet evolving threats and regulatory expectations. All activities must be conducted to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of CUI at all times.