Subcontractor Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171)

The contract mandates the provision of cybersecurity services to ensure subcontractors adhere to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 requirements for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information. This includes implementing a comprehensive set of security controls designed to safeguard CUI throughout its lifecycle, from storage and transmission to processing and disposal. The contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining a compliant cybersecurity posture, with ongoing monitoring and documentation to validate adherence to NIST standards and prepare for assessments. Support for the Supplier Performance Risk System assessment is a critical component of the agreement, requiring the contractor to facilitate accurate and timely SPRS evaluations that reflect the subcontractor’s cybersecurity readiness. This involves collecting and submitting evidence of control implementation, remediating identified deficiencies, and maintaining audit trails to demonstrate continuous compliance. The services are tied to a Department of Defense subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, with performance governed by the NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services, and the work is expected to support broader DOD cybersecurity objectives across its supply chain.