CMMC Level 1 Certification

Stay Eligible for DoD Contracts with CMMC 2.0 Compliance

We help small business defense contractors achieve certification—fast, affordable, and audit-ready.

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Diagram of CMMC 2.0 maturity levels for Department of Defense contractor

What is CMMC?

The Department of Defense now requires all contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0). CMMC 2.0 aligns directly with federal standards from NIST, ensuring that every contractor in the defense supply chain maintains consistent cybersecurity protection.

  • Level 1: Conrtactors trasnmitting FCI perform 15 basic practices (FAR 52.204-21)
  • Level 2: Contractors transmitting CUI perform and document 110 controls from NIST SP 800-171, with some requiring third-party assessment
  • Level 3: Contractors participating in higher-risk programs perform and document Level 1 and Level 2 controls as well as advanced security based on NIST SP 800-172

Why it Matters

Any company that wants to bid Department of Defense contracts as of November 10, 2025 must meet the appropriate CMMC level. Without it, they can’t legally hold or process certain kinds of data (like Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information).

It’s both a compliance requirement and a trust signal—proof that a contractor takes cybersecurity seriously.

5 Reasons Why Contractors Stuggle with CMMC 2.0 Level 1 Compliance

Most contractors risk failed audits not because of bad tech—but unclear documentation, inconsistent policies, and poor evidence tracking. Most small business contractors require Level 1 certification. Here’s why they can sometimes fall short of CMMC 2.0 compliance. 

Time Pressure from DoD Deadlines

Contracts are moving fast toward enforcement, but certification can take months. Many firms start late and end up scrambling under stress.

Limited In-House Expertise

Most small and mid-sized defense firms lack dedicated cybersecurity or compliance staff, making it hard to interpret and implement technical safeguards correctly.

Misaligned Priorities and Budgets

Leaders often see compliance as an IT project, not a business survival issue, leading to underfunded efforts and rushed, risky implementations.

Complex and Evolving Requirements

CMMC rules and NIST references constantly shift, leaving contractors unsure which version or controls apply to their environment or contract scope.

Documentation Maintenance Overload

Sometimes "Performed" means documenting. Auditors don’t just want secure systems—they want proof. Missing or inconsistent logs, SSPs, or POA&Ms can fail an otherwise secure company.

CMMC 2.0 compliance isn’t optional—let’s make it achievable. Get your readiness plan today

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How We Help Small Business DoD Contractors

Identification

Identify Systems

Which systems are in scope?

System Identification

Our team takes a full inventory of users, locations, systems, and hardware to identify any that receive or transmit FCI and are therefore in-scope.

Identify Gaps

Identify Level 1 gaps in affected systems.

Gap Assessments

We evaluate and identify each in-scope user, location, system, and device to assess gaps in your organization's Level 1 control compliance.

Remediation

Remediation

Close all possible gaps.

Remediation

We close any gaps we find to the extent that your firm has the capacity and we have the cooperation required to do so.

Documentation

Document policies and evidence.

Documentation

With Level 1, performance sometimes means documenting. Our team provides the documents required for compliance.

Plans of Action

Plan to remediate and mitigate Level 1 risks.

Plans of Action

We develop and maintained plans of action to document and correct deficiencies and reduce or eliminate vulnerabilities in organizational systems.

SPRS Submission

Facilitate Score Submission

SPRS Submission

Contract managers and prime contractors will verify Level 1 certification in SPRS. We facilitate submission by an authorized executive representative of your organization.

Ongoing Compliance Management

We make sure you remain compliant year after year.

Ongoing Compliance Management

With Level 1 certification there are ongoing maintenance requirements such as annual re-certification, system administration protocols, documentation and systems maintenance, incident response, and more. We make sure you stay in compliance - freeing up your team to focus on your company's core mission.

CMMC 2.0 compliance isn’t optional—let’s make it achievable. Get your readiness plan today

Complete a brief plain-english pre-assessment to see where your company is.
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The Latest CMMC & DoD Contracting Updates

Government Shutdown 2025: What DoD Contractors Need to Know

The 2025 federal government shutdown has entered its sixth week, halting new contract awards and slowing payments across the defense industry. While essential military operations continue, most administrative and contracting functions are partially suspended under the Antideficiency Act. Existing projects with obligated funds may proceed, but new solicitations are on

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