Security and Data Safeguarding for Subcontractors

The contract requires the implementation of physical, technical, and administrative controls to protect Federal Contract Information in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and Executive Order 13556, ensuring robust security measures are established and maintained throughout the subcontracting chain. All subcontractors must comply with these requirements, and the prime contractor is responsible for ensuring these safeguards are flowed down and enforced across all tiers of the supply chain. The focus is on securing sensitive but unclassified information handled in support of federal obligations, with strict adherence to standardized federal security frameworks. This subcontract opportunity, listed under NAICS code 541990, is issued by the Department of Defense through Navfacsyscom Southeast and has a very tight response window, with proposals due by May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category, and the place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, indicating flexibility in execution location. Interested parties must address all security requirements comprehensively, emphasizing measurable controls and documentation to prove compliance with NIST guidance and executive mandates.