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CMMC COMPLIANCE FOR DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

CMMC Compliance for Defense Technology Providers

Defense technology providers deliver the software, AI/ML, sensors, and cyber capabilities that define modern defense. We bring your dev, model, and ops environments to CMMC Level 2, and Level 3 when required.

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Why Defense Technology Providers Companies Need CMMC Compliance

Defense technology providers build the software, AI/ML models, sensor systems, and cyber capabilities that the warfighter depends on. Your CUI includes source code, trained models, sensor data, mission-planning integrations, and cyber tools, assets that are simultaneously the most valuable and the most targeted in your environment.

Modern defense tech environments run on cloud (often AWS GovCloud or Azure Government), CI/CD pipelines, containerized services, and heavy developer tooling. Every artifact in the pipeline can be in scope for CMMC: source, build artifacts, models, datasets, test data, and deployed services.

DoD is flowing CMMC Level 2 and often Level 3 onto new technology contracts. Providers that cannot demonstrate certified readiness will lose eligibility on SBIR/STTR follow-ons, OTA awards, and program-of-record contracts.

We build CMMC programs for defense technology providers that match how modern software shops work: cloud-native enclaves, pipeline integrity, model and dataset protection, and developer-friendly controls.

AI/ML
trained defense models and datasets are among the most-targeted CUI assets in the defense supply chain.

Our CMMC Services for Defense Technology Providers

End-to-end CMMC consulting tailored to defense technology providers. Whether you are starting from scratch or preparing for your C3PAO assessment, we meet you where you are.

Tech Provider Gap Assessment

Full NIST 800-171/172 review across dev, cloud, CI/CD, model, and ops environments.

Readiness Assessment

Mock C3PAO and DIBCAC reviews.

Policy & Documentation

SSP, POA&M, and tech-specific policies for source control, pipeline security, model governance, and ops.

Technical Controls Implementation

GovCloud/Gov environments, zero-trust identity, signed builds, SBOM assurance, FIPS encryption, audit logging.

Managed Compliance

Continuous monitoring and evidence management.

C3PAO / DIBCAC Support

Mock audits and on-site support.

Which CMMC Level Do You Need?

The CMMC level you need is dictated by the information you handle under your DoD contracts. Here is how CMMC 2.0 breaks down for defense technology providers.

Level 1

Foundational

  • 17 basic safeguarding practices from FAR 52.204-21
  • For contractors that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) only
  • Annual self-assessment with senior-official affirmation in SPRS
  • No CUI in scope
Level 2 — Most Common for Defense Technology Providers

Advanced

  • All 110 controls from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
  • Required for any contractor that stores, processes, or transmits CUI
  • Third-party C3PAO assessment every three years
  • The level most defense technology providers will need
Level 3

Expert

  • All Level 2 controls plus selected NIST SP 800-172 enhanced requirements
  • Required for contractors on the DoD's highest-priority programs
  • Government-led DIBCAC assessment every three years
  • Applies to a narrow set of contractors

Defense technology providers typically need Level 2; mission-critical programs may require Level 3. We will review your contracts and DFARS clauses with you at no cost to confirm.

CUI We Protect for Defense Technology Providers

Under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, every one of these artifacts is typically CUI when tied to a DoD contract. Each one is in scope for CMMC Level 2.

Source Code & Build Artifacts

Software source, signed builds, and container images tied to defense programs.

AI/ML Models & Datasets

Trained models, fine-tuning data, and evaluation datasets tied to defense missions.

Sensor Data & Telemetry

Collected sensor data, ground truth, and telemetry streams from defense programs.

Mission & CONOPS Integration

Mission-planning integrations and CONOPS documents.

Cyber Tools & Tradecraft

Offensive and defensive cyber tools tied to DoD programs.

Customer & Program Documentation

PWSs, SOWs, and program documentation citing DFARS clauses.

AI/ML
models are top-targeted CUI assets
$8.7M
average breach cost for defense technology IP incidents
8-14 Mo
typical readiness timeline
110+
controls at Level 2 (+24 at Level 3)

Our 5-Step CMMC Process for Defense Technology Providers

1

Initial Consultation

Scope the CUI enclave across dev, cloud, model, and ops.

2

Gap Analysis

Control-by-control review.

3

Remediation Planning

Prioritized roadmap.

4

Implementation

Deploy controls, author policies, train team.

5

Assessment Support

Mock audits and on-site C3PAO/DIBCAC support.

Why Telco United for Defense Technology Providers CMMC

Cloud-Native Expertise

We know GovCloud, Azure Government, and M365 GCC High.

Fixed-Price Engagements

Scoped, capped.

AI/ML Governance

Model and dataset protection, evaluation integrity, and deployment controls.

24/7 Managed SOC

US-person SOC.

Pipeline Security

Signed builds, SBOMs, segregated pipelines.

End-to-End Delivery

Implement, document, train, audit.

Defense Technology Providers CMMC FAQ

When do defense tech providers need CMMC?
DoD is flowing Level 2 onto new contracts now; Level 3 applies to mission-critical programs.
Does CMMC apply to SBIR/STTR?
SBIR Phase I may be Level 1; Phase II and III and follow-on contracts with CUI typically require Level 2.
How do we protect AI/ML models?
With enclave access, dataset lineage, signed model artifacts, and audit logging.
How long does readiness take?
Eight to fourteen months.
Cost?
$150,000-$500,000+ depending on scope and cloud topology.
Do we need GCC High?
If you handle CUI in M365, typically yes. Other CUI environments can live in AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.

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