Supply Chain Compliance and Cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171)

This contract seeks to implement and assess cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS requirements to protect covered defense information across the supply chain. It is structured as a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The work is tied to the NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services, with performance centered in Texarkana, Texas, at the ZIP code 75507-5000. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 10, 2026, reflecting a tight turnaround for qualified vendors. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support office, emphasizing the critical need for robust cyber hygiene in defense logistics and support systems. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 controls is mandatory to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of unclassified controlled technical information handled by subcontractors supporting defense operations.