NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Implementation

The contract requires the implementation and documentation of cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain environment. Key deliverables include the development of a comprehensive System Security Plan and a Plan of Action and Milestones, both of which must accurately reflect the organization’s security posture and remediation efforts for identified deficiencies. Compliance with these standards must be actively maintained and reported through the System for Award Management to ensure continued eligibility and contractual adherence. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, with the place of performance designated as FPO, 96306, indicating operations may occur in a military or overseas setting. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, and responses are due by May 18, 2026, leaving a narrow seven-day window for submission. The contracting activity is part of the broader Defense Logistics Agency procurement system, and while no set-aside designation is specified, the focus on cybersecurity compliance underscores its critical importance to national defense supply chain integrity.