NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance for Covered Defense Information

The contract requires the implementation and assessment of NIST Special Publication 800-171 security controls to protect covered defense information handled by the contractor, ensuring full alignment with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause DFARS 252.204-7012. This includes establishing, maintaining, and documenting robust cybersecurity measures across all systems that process, store, or transmit sensitive federal data, with a focus on achieving and sustaining audit readiness at all times. The contractor must demonstrate ongoing compliance through formal assessments, continuous monitoring, and remediation of identified gaps to meet federal standards for information security. The work is positioned as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with performance localized to San Diego, California, 92155-5020, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, indicating a short timeframe for proposal submission. The contractor is expected to have the technical expertise and operational frameworks to handle classified or controlled unclassified information in compliance with federal mandates, and must be prepared to undergo rigorous third-party or government audits to verify adherence to all required controls.