NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Support

This contract requires the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls to safeguard contractor systems that handle controlled uncontrolled information in accordance with DFARS clauses, specifically aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 requirements. The work involves evaluating existing security postures, deploying necessary technical and administrative controls, and documenting compliance to ensure all systems processing CUI meet mandatory federal standards for protection against cyber threats. The effort is focused on ensuring full adherence to the NIST 800-171 framework, which includes requirements for access control, awareness and training, audit and accountability, configuration management, identification and authentication, incident response, maintenance, media protection, personnel security, physical protection, risk assessment, system and communications protection, and system and information integrity. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it pertains to computer systems design services. It is issued by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense and has a response deadline of August 20, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by that date to be considered. While no specific location for performance has been designated, the work will likely involve remote and on-site assessments depending on the contractor’s infrastructure. Compliance is non-negotiable, and successful execution will require thorough documentation, continuous monitoring, and validation of cybersecurity controls to meet DoD standards for handling sensitive, unclassified government information.