NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Support

The subcontract requires full compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 to ensure the proper safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information across all systems and processes. This includes implementing the required security controls to protect CUI from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification, as well as maintaining documented procedures for system monitoring, incident reporting, and continuous assessment. The subcontractor must align its cybersecurity posture with the standards outlined in the publication and demonstrate ongoing adherence through internal audits, employee training, and system hardening practices. Additionally, the subcontractor is obligated to meet the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-7012, which mandates the reporting of cyber incidents affecting CUI within 72 hours of discovery and the provision of forensic data to the government upon request. Full compliance must be sustained throughout the contract period, with all systems, networks, and third-party integrations subject to verification. The work is performed under the auspices of the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, indicating the focus on technical cybersecurity implementation and support rather than hardware procurement or general IT operations.