NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Implementation

The contract requires implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and environments under the agreement. Key responsibilities include system hardening to reduce vulnerabilities, enforcing strict access control measures based on least privilege, establishing comprehensive audit logging for accountability and traceability, and developing a robust incident response plan to detect, contain, and recover from potential security breaches. Compliance must be maintained throughout the contract lifecycle with continuous monitoring and documentation to ensure adherence to federal standards for protecting CUI. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense and falls under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026, and performance will support the Land Supply Chain initiative. While specific geographic performance locations are not defined, the contractor must be prepared to operate in alignment with DoD cybersecurity requirements and may be required to demonstrate compliance across multiple operational environments. All activities must be executed in accordance with the contractual obligation to secure CUI without deviation from NIST SP 800-171 controls, ensuring full regulatory and operational readiness.