CMMC Certification for DoD Contractors
CMMC certification for DoD contractors - protect your CUI, pass your assessment, and keep your federal contracts.
Why CMMC Is Non-Negotiable for Defense Contractors
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense's answer to the persistent compromise of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the defense industrial base. As of CMMC 2.0, all organizations in the DoD supply chain - prime contractors and subcontractors alike - must demonstrate cybersecurity maturity as a condition of contract award. There are no exemptions for company size.
CMMC 2.0 aligns to three levels: Level 1 (Foundational, 17 practices, annual self-assessment) applies to contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Level 2 (Advanced, 110 practices aligned to NIST SP 800-171) is required for contractors handling CUI and will require a triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO for most contracts. Level 3 (Expert, based on NIST 800-172) applies to contractors on the most critical programs and requires government-led assessments.
The consequence of non-compliance is straightforward: you cannot be awarded DoD contracts. Existing contracts may include a CMMC requirement at renewal, and prime contractors are increasingly flowing down CMMC requirements to their subcontractors immediately. Dark Rock works with defense contractors at every tier to achieve and maintain the certification level required to stay in the game.
Our Approach
Assess
Comprehensive gap analysis against your required CMMC level - mapping your current practices to NIST 800-171 (Level 2) or 800-172 (Level 3). We produce a scored self-assessment (SPRS score calculation included) and a prioritized remediation plan aligned to your contract award timeline.
Remediate
Remediation of identified gaps across the 14 CMMC domains: Access Control, Audit & Accountability, Configuration Management, Identification & Authentication, Incident Response, Maintenance, Media Protection, Personnel Security, Physical Protection, Risk Assessment, Security Assessment, System & Communications Protection, System & Information Integrity, and Awareness & Training.
Implement
Develop your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) - required artifacts for any CMMC assessment. We document your CUI boundary, data flows, and control implementations in assessment-ready format aligned to DIBCAC and C3PAO expectations.
Certify
For Level 2, we prepare you for and coordinate your C3PAO assessment - managing evidence packages, scheduling artifact reviews, and coaching your personnel through the on-site assessment process. We address any findings before final scoring and support SPRS submission to the PIEE/FAPIIS database.
What You Get
- CMMC Level 2/3 gap assessment with SPRS score baseline
- System Security Plan (SSP) covering all 110 NIST 800-171 practices
- Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) with remediation tracking
- CUI data flow diagrams and system boundary documentation
- Evidence library organized for C3PAO assessment
- SPRS score submission support and FAPIIS/PIEE guidance
- Policies and procedures for all 14 CMMC domains
- Ongoing compliance monitoring program to maintain certification
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NIST 800-171 practices required for CMMC Level 2 - we map, implement, and evidence every one
