Secure CUI Handling and Data Protection Services

The contract requires the provision of secure handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of Controlled Unclassified Information in strict adherence to Department of Defense Instruction 5200.48 and applicable NIST standards. All processes must ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI throughout its lifecycle, with rigorous controls implemented to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. The scope encompasses comprehensive data protection measures including encryption, access controls, audit logging, and end-to-end chain-of-custody procedures for physical and digital information. This is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 561499, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense, operating under the office designation W6QK Acc- Dta, and performance is expected to support federal information security requirements nationwide. While specific location details are not provided, the work must align with overarching DoD mandates for CUI management, requiring accredited processes and personnel trained in federal cybersecurity protocols. All services must be delivered in a manner that ensures continuous compliance, regular reporting, and readiness for inspection by authorized government entities.