NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Support

The contract requires comprehensive implementation and ongoing maintenance of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 cybersecurity controls across all systems that process, store, or transmit covered defense information. This includes developing and updating a System Security Plan that accurately reflects the organization's security posture, ensuring alignment with the framework's requirements for protecting sensitive federal data. The contractor is responsible for establishing robust security procedures, maintaining compliance documentation, and continuously monitoring the environment to meet evolving standards outlined in the publication. In addition to control implementation, the contract mandates timely and accurate reporting of cybersecurity incidents as defined by federal guidelines. The contractor must have defined incident response protocols in place to detect, contain, report, and remediate security breaches affecting covered defense information. This work supports the Department of Defense’s broader objective of securing its supply chain and is performed under a subcontract for the Defense Logistics Agency, with the work tied to the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, emphasizing technical expertise in cybersecurity compliance.