Subcontractor Cybersecurity Flow-Down Management

The contract requires the management and verification of cybersecurity compliance among all subcontractors, excluding commercial off-the-shelf vendors, to ensure adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards. Each subcontractor must demonstrate a valid assessment completed within the last three years, and the contractor is responsible for confirming and documenting that these requirements are met throughout the supply chain. This flow-down obligation ensures that sensitive information handled by subcontractors remains protected in alignment with federal cybersecurity guidelines. The solicitation, titled Subcontractor Cybersecurity Flow-Down Management, is issued under the NAICS code 541611 by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH office. The posting date is April 29, 2026, and responses are due by May 6, 2026. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, the contract is accessible via the DIBBS platform and applies to any subcontractor engaged in work that involves handling controlled unclassified information. Compliance is mandatory, and failure to verify valid assessments may result in non-conformance with contractual obligations.