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CMMC Certification Services for US Defense Contractors

End-to-end CMMC certification services, CMMC compliance services, and CMMC consulting services for DoD primes and subcontractors across the USA. Our CMMC consultants run your gap assessment, build your SSP and POA&M, calculate an accurate SPRS score, and prepare you for self-assessment or a C3PAO assessment.

110
Level 2 Controls
15
Level 1 Requirements
88
Min. SPRS for POA&M
180
Days to Close POA&M

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NIST SP 800-171 & SPRS Specialists
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Gap • SSP • POA&M • C3PAO Prep

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Why CMMC Compliance Matters for Defense Contractors

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is how the Department of Defense checks that contractors protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Your CMMC status and SPRS score are checked before contract award.

Contract Eligibility

DFARS 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025 make a current CMMC status a condition of award. Contracting officers verify your status in SPRS before a contract or option is issued.

Prime Flow-Down Requirements

Primes must flow CMMC requirements to every subcontractor that touches FCI or CUI. Without a valid status, you risk losing your place in the supply chain.

False Claims Act Exposure

Annual affirmations and SPRS scores are formal statements to the government. An inaccurate NIST 800-171 self-assessment creates legal and financial risk.

Who Needs CMMC Certification in the United States

Any organization in the Defense Industrial Base that stores, processes, or transmits FCI or CUI on a DoD contract, whether as a prime or a subcontractor.

Defense & Aerospace Federal IT & MSPs Engineering Services Research & Higher Education Electronics & Components Manufacturing & Machine Shops Logistics & Supply Chain Shipbuilding & Marine

CMMC Compliance Services for US Contractors

CMMC consulting services for every level and every stage, from your first CMMC gap analysis to assessment day and annual affirmation.

CMMC Gap Assessment

A control-by-control CMMC gap analysis against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements, with a prioritized remediation roadmap.

CMMC Readiness Assessment

A CMMC compliance assessment that scopes your CUI boundary, maps assets, and confirms which level and assessment type your contracts require.

NIST 800-171 Self-Assessment & SPRS

Score your environment using the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology and submit an accurate, defensible SPRS score.

System Security Plan (SSP)

Write a CMMC System Security Plan that describes your real environment, boundaries, and how each requirement is met.

POA&M Remediation

Build and close your Plan of Action and Milestones so open items are fixed within the 180-day closeout window.

CMMC Level 1, 2 & 3 Certification Support

Implementation for every CMMC level: Level 1 basic safeguarding, Level 2 NIST SP 800-171, and Level 3 NIST SP 800-172 preparation for DIBCAC.

C3PAO Audit Preparation

Mock CMMC audit, evidence packaging, and interview coaching so you walk into a C3PAO assessment prepared.

Microsoft 365, Azure & AWS for CMMC

Configure Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, or AWS GovCloud environments to meet NIST 800-171 controls.

Managed CMMC Compliance

CMMC as a service: ongoing monitoring, policy updates, SPRS maintenance, and yearly affirmation support.

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2

Your contract decides the level, and our CMMC certification services cover all three. Level 3 (Expert) adds 24 NIST SP 800-172 requirements on top of Level 2 and is assessed by the government (DIBCAC).

CMMC Level 1

CMMC Level 1: Foundational

For contractors that handle FCI only. The starting point for most small DoD suppliers.

  • Protects Federal Contract Information (FCI)
  • 15 basic safeguarding requirements (FAR 52.204-21)
  • Annual CMMC Level 1 self-assessment
  • Annual affirmation by a senior official in SPRS
  • No POA&M allowed: all requirements must be met
  • Typical readiness: 1 to 3 months
CMMC Level 2

CMMC Level 2: Advanced

For contractors that handle CUI. The level most defense contractors need to plan for.

  • Protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • 110 requirements from NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2
  • Self-assessment or C3PAO assessment, as the contract states
  • Assessment every 3 years, affirmation every year
  • Conditional status possible at a score of 88 out of 110
  • Typical readiness: 6 to 12 months

Our 8-Step CMMC Certification Process

A clear path from first call to a defensible CMMC status, whether you self-assess or face a C3PAO.

1

Discovery & Scoping

Confirm contracts, data types, and required CMMC level

2

CUI Boundary Mapping

Identify where FCI and CUI live, flow, and are stored

3

Gap Assessment

Test every NIST SP 800-171 requirement and record gaps

4

SSP & Policies

Write your System Security Plan and supporting policies

5

Remediation

Fix technical and process gaps, build the POA&M

6

Training

Security awareness and role-based training for staff

7

Mock Assessment

CMMC self-assessment scored with the DoD Assessment Methodology

8

Assessment & Affirmation

Submit SPRS score or face a C3PAO, then affirm yearly

Benefits of CMMC Compliance for US Companies

CMMC compliance keeps you in the defense supply chain and makes your security measurably stronger.

Stay Eligible for DoD Contracts

Keep a current CMMC status in SPRS so awards and option years are not blocked.

An Accurate SPRS Score

A score you can defend, calculated with the official NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology.

Trusted by Primes

Show prime contractors you meet their CMMC flow-down requirements before they ask.

Lower Legal Risk

Documented evidence behind every affirmation reduces False Claims Act exposure.

Ready if C3PAO Audits Return

Build to the Level 2 standard now so a future third-party assessment is a confirmation.

Real Protection for CUI

Controls that reduce ransomware, phishing, and data loss, not just paperwork.

Reuse Across Frameworks

NIST 800-171 work maps to NIST CSF, FedRAMP, and ISO 27001, cutting future effort.

Faster, Calmer Assessments

Organized evidence and a clear SSP shorten assessment time and follow-up requests.

Competitive Differentiation

Stand out in DoD bids where many small suppliers are still not compliant.

CMMC Certification Cost in the United States

CMMC compliance cost depends on your size, your CUI scope, and how much of NIST SP 800-171 you already meet. Assessment costs below are the DoD's own published estimates.

Component
Level 1
Level 2
Who it is for
Contractors handling FCI
Contractors handling CUI
Requirements
15 (FAR 52.204-21)
110 (NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2)
Assessment type
Self-assessment
Self-assessment or C3PAO
How often
Every year
Every 3 years, affirm yearly
DoD cost estimate (assessment only)
About $6,000
About $37,000 self, about $105,000 to $118,000 C3PAO
Typical readiness timeline
1 to 3 months
6 to 12 months

* Assessment estimates are from the DoD CMMC Program final rule and exclude remediation, tools, and consulting. Contact us for a customized quotation.

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Frequently Asked Questions: CMMC Compliance USA

Common questions about CMMC certification, NIST SP 800-171, and SPRS from US defense contractors.

What do your CMMC consulting services include?
Our CMMC consulting services cover scoping, gap assessment, System Security Plan, policies, POA&M remediation, cloud configuration, staff training, mock assessment, SPRS scoring, and ongoing managed compliance for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
What is CMMC certification and who needs it?
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the Department of Defense program that verifies contractors protect Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information. Any prime or subcontractor that handles FCI or CUI on a DoD contract needs the CMMC level stated in its contract.
Is CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification still required in 2026?
In July 2026 the Department of Defense suspended CMMC Phase 2, which would have required C3PAO assessments from November 10, 2026. A September 2026 class deviation directs contracting officers to remove third-party assessment requirements from contracts. Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessments, SPRS scores, annual affirmations, and DFARS 252.204-7012 safeguarding duties remain in force.
What is the difference between CMMC Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3?
Level 1 covers FCI with 15 basic requirements and an annual self-assessment. Level 2 covers CUI with the 110 requirements of NIST SP 800-171. Level 3 adds 24 requirements from NIST SP 800-172 and is assessed by the government's DIBCAC team.
What is a C3PAO and do I need one?
A C3PAO is a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization authorized by the Cyber AB to conduct CMMC Level 2 certification assessments. You need one only if your contract or your prime specifically requires a Level 2 (C3PAO) status.
How much does CMMC certification cost?
DoD estimates the assessment alone at about $6,000 for Level 1, about $37,000 for a Level 2 self-assessment, and about $105,000 to $118,000 for a Level 2 C3PAO assessment. Remediation, tools, and consulting are extra and depend on your current NIST 800-171 posture.
How long does CMMC compliance take?
Level 1 readiness usually takes 1 to 3 months. Level 2 readiness usually takes 6 to 12 months, depending on how many NIST SP 800-171 requirements you already meet and how large your CUI environment is.
What is a SPRS score and how is it calculated?
Your SPRS score comes from a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment using the DoD Assessment Methodology. You start at 110 and subtract 1, 3, or 5 points for each unmet requirement, so scores range from 110 down to minus 203.
What is a CMMC System Security Plan (SSP)?
A System Security Plan describes your CUI environment, its boundaries, and how each NIST SP 800-171 requirement is implemented. An SSP is required for Level 2 and is the first document an assessor reviews.
Can I use a POA&M for CMMC Level 2?
Yes, with limits. You need a score of at least 88 out of 110 for Conditional Level 2 status, certain higher-weighted requirements cannot be deferred, and every open item must be closed within 180 days.
Is Univate a C3PAO?
No. Univate is a CMMC compliance consultant. We prepare you for assessment, and your C3PAO or self-assessment remains independent. CMMC rules do not allow an assessor to certify an organization it helped prepare.

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