NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract requires full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls and the development of a comprehensive System Security Plan to safeguard Covered Defense Information as mandated by DFARS cybersecurity requirements. This subcontract is scoped to ensure robust protection of unclassified controlled technical information within the designated performance location in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000. The work is classified under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design services, and is positioned within the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain framework to strengthen cybersecurity posture across defense contractors and subcontractors. The response deadline is set for July 27, 2026, providing a defined window for potential vendors to submit proposals. The contract is explicitly structured as a subcontract, suggesting it supports a larger prime contract under the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity compliance initiative. The focus is not merely on documentation but on operational deployment of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, ensuring alignment with federal standards for protecting sensitive defense data. Compliance with this requirement is critical for maintaining eligibility to handle Controlled Unclassified Information and sustaining the chain of trust among defense industry partners.