NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Support

The contract requires comprehensive cybersecurity support to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information within the Department of Defense environment. This includes the full lifecycle assessment of existing security controls, development of a System Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones, and hands-on implementation assistance to close compliance gaps. The work must align with DFARS clauses governing the safeguarding of CUI on nonfederal systems and is focused on achieving and sustaining authorized status through documented remediation efforts and continuous monitoring. Performance is required at the specified location in Tracy, California, with a delivery window tied to a July 2026 deadline for proposal submission. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The solicitation is managed by the Fluid Handling Division under the Department of Defense, and while no set-aside provisions are specified, the scope necessitates expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks, documentation rigor, and experience supporting defense contractors through NIST compliance initiatives.