NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance for CUI Protection

The contract requires the implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within contractor systems, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. This includes the development of a comprehensive System Security Plan that documents how security requirements are addressed and enforced across all relevant systems and processes. The contractor must be fully prepared to undergo a formal cybersecurity assessment by the DoD, demonstrating that all required controls are properly configured, documented, and operational to protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or compromise. Work under this subcontract is performance-based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, with a focus on meeting strict federal cybersecurity mandates aligned with NAICS code 541512. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualification and proposal submission. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense’s Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support office, emphasizing the critical nature of securing sensitive information in support of military logistics and vehicle operations. Compliance is non-negotiable, and failure to meet NIST SP 800-171 requirements will result in disqualification or contract termination.