NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity Compliance Support (Supplier Reporting)

The contract requires support for the prime contractor to achieve compliance with DFARS cybersecurity requirements, specifically through the execution of a NIST SP 800-171 assessment to evaluate the safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information. The scope includes identifying gaps in current security controls, implementing necessary remediation measures, and formally submitting the assessment results to the Supplier Performance Risk System. This support is critical to ensure the prime meets federal defense supply chain security obligations and maintains eligibility to handle sensitive unclassified data. Performance is expected to be completed prior to the response deadline of May 20, 2026, under a subcontract arrangement tied to the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The effort is directed by the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys organization, with all work associated with securing information systems in alignment with federal cybersecurity standards.