Subcontractor NIST SP 800-171 Basic Assessment Preparation

The contract involves providing assistance to subcontractors in completing their Basic NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment and submitting the results through the Supplier Performance Risk System to ensure full compliance prior to any subcontract award. This support is critical to meeting federal cybersecurity requirements for handling controlled unclassified information and must be delivered in a timely manner to avoid delays in the award process. The effort focuses on guiding subcontractors through the assessment process, helping them accurately document their security controls, and ensuring their SPRS submissions are complete and valid. The work is classified under NAICS code 541611 and is tied to the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. Performance is not tied to a specific geographic location, allowing flexibility in how services are delivered remotely or across multiple sites. The contract aims to strengthen the supply chain’s cybersecurity posture by institutionalizing compliance readiness among subcontractors before they are formally engaged, reducing risk to federal information systems and ensuring alignment with DoD mandates. The solicitation was posted in July 2026, indicating this is a forward-looking procurement designed to maintain ongoing compliance readiness across the defense industrial base.