The DoD deadline is real. The penalties are severe. And 99% of defense contractors aren't ready. We help you close the gap with a clear assessment, vendor-neutral technology, and hands-on audit preparation.
From documentation to technical controls, here's what you need to have in place before auditors arrive.
A comprehensive document mapping how your organization meets all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security controls. This is the foundation of your compliance posture.
A formal remediation plan for any unmet controls. The DoD gives you 180 days to close gaps, but the plan must be documented and credible before your audit.
Multi-factor authentication, FIPS-validated encryption, network segmentation, endpoint detection and response, and encrypted immutable backups. All mandatory.
Your self-assessment score must be uploaded to the Supplier Performance Risk System. A senior company official must annually affirm compliance under penalty of law.
For Level 2 prioritized contracts, a certified third-party assessor must audit your environment. Assessor capacity is limited and wait times are growing.
Compliance isn't a one-time event. You need continuous monitoring, updated documentation, and regular re-assessment to maintain your certification.
Every company in the defense supply chain needs CMMC certification. Here's what's at stake by industry.
CNC shops, fabricators, and suppliers building parts for defense primes. Level 2 required for most CUI-handling contracts.
Companies handling CAD files, technical drawings, and specifications for defense systems. CUI is embedded in your deliverables.
Transportation, warehousing, and distribution companies moving defense materials. Even handling FCI triggers Level 1 at minimum.
Staffing, consulting, and IT firms supporting defense contractors. If you access their systems or data, you're in scope.
Starting October 2026, every new DoD contract requires CMMC compliance. Companies that aren't certified will be locked out of defense work entirely. And with the False Claims Act now targeting cybersecurity lapses, the risk isn't just losing contracts. It's facing federal enforcement.
You need a partner who understands both the compliance requirements and the technology to meet them, without pushing their own products or overcharging for what should be straightforward.
A phased approach that takes you from gap analysis to audit-ready. Start with a free assessment and go from there.
3-month minimum, then month-to-month
30-min call to understand your contracts and compliance needs
Free readiness assessment against all 110 NIST controls
SSP, POA&M, technology deployment, and control implementation
Mock assessment, evidence packaging, and C3PAO coordination
Pass your assessment and maintain compliance with ongoing support
We don't sell our own IT stack. Every technology recommendation is based on what's best for your compliance posture, not our margins.
We know the local defense supply chain. Machine shops in Auburn Hills, engineering firms in Troy, suppliers across Oakland County. We speak your language.
Access to MFA, EDR, SIEM, encryption, and backup solutions from across the market. We find the right fit at the right price.
Your readiness assessment costs nothing. Our vendor-funded model means you get expert guidance before spending a dollar on compliance.
We're advisors, not managed service providers. We help you build a compliant environment with the right vendors, then step back.
From initial gap analysis through C3PAO certification and ongoing compliance monitoring. One partner, the entire journey.