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CMMC COMPLIANCE FOR WEAPONS PLATFORM SUPPLIERS

CMMC Compliance for Weapons Platform Suppliers

Weapons platform suppliers produce the systems that deliver firepower to the warfighter. We bring your engineering, firmware, and manufacturing operations to CMMC Level 2 — and Level 3 when required.

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Why Weapons Platform Suppliers Companies Need CMMC Compliance

Weapons platform suppliers sit on some of the most sensitive CUI in the defense industrial base. Small arms, crew-served weapons, fire-control systems, missile components, directed-energy hardware, and precision-fire systems all carry CUI — and many carry Priority Program designations that may require CMMC Level 3.

The CUI environment is wide: mechanical CAD, embedded firmware, fire-control algorithms, ballistic and terminal effects data, and manufacturing-critical process IP. Export control obligations are severe: almost every weapons platform component is ITAR-controlled.

DoD is flowing CMMC Level 2 on nearly every weapons platform subcontract and Level 3 on Priority Programs. Without readiness, a supplier cannot bid.

We build CMMC programs for weapons platform suppliers that integrate Level 2 and Level 3 readiness, respect ITAR, and protect the mechanical, firmware, and effects-data IP that makes the platform work.

Level 3
NIST SP 800-172 enhanced requirements applies to weapons platform suppliers on Priority Programs.

Our CMMC Services for Weapons Platform Suppliers

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

Weapons Platform Gap Assessment

Full NIST 800-171/172 review across design, firmware, test, and manufacturing.

Readiness Assessment

Mock C3PAO and DIBCAC reviews.

Policy & Documentation

SSP, POA&M, and weapons-specific policies for design release, firmware control, and ballistic test data.

Technical Controls Implementation

MFA, FIPS encryption, segmented dev and test environments, code signing, audit logging, and SBOM assurance.

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 weapons platform suppliers.

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 Weapons Platform Suppliers

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 weapons platform suppliers 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

Weapons platform suppliers typically need Level 2; Priority Programs require Level 3 (DIBCAC-assessed). We will review your contracts and DFARS clauses with you at no cost to confirm.

CUI We Protect for Weapons Platform Suppliers

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.

Weapons System CAD & Drawings

Mechanical designs, assemblies, and drawings of weapons platforms.

Fire-Control Firmware & Algorithms

Embedded firmware, fire-control algorithms, and ballistic computations.

Ballistic & Terminal Effects Data

V0/V50, terminal effects, and lethality data.

Test & Qualification Data

Live-fire test, environmental qualification, and acceptance test data.

Manufacturing Process IP

Specialized process sheets and critical manufacturing steps.

Supplier & Material Data

AVLs and specialty metals certifications tied to weapons platforms.

Level 3
required on priority weapons programs
$9.4M
average breach cost for weapons platform IP incidents
10-18 Mo
typical readiness timeline (Level 2 or 3 depending on program)
134+
controls at Level 3 (110 Level 2 plus 24 enhanced)

Our 5-Step CMMC Process for Weapons Platform Suppliers

1

Initial Consultation

Scope CUI across design, firmware, test, and manufacturing.

2

Gap Analysis

Control-by-control review for Level 2 and Level 3 requirements.

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 Weapons Platform Suppliers CMMC

Weapons Platform Experience

We have supported weapons platform suppliers across small arms, fire-control, and munitions.

Level 3 Capability

We understand NIST SP 800-172 enhanced requirements.

ITAR Expertise

Controls respect export.

24/7 Managed SOC

US-person SOC.

Firmware Security

Code signing, SBOMs, segregated build pipelines.

End-to-End Delivery

Implement, document, train, audit.

Weapons Platform Suppliers CMMC FAQ

When do weapons platform suppliers need CMMC?
Immediately. DoD is flowing Level 2 onto all weapons subcontracts and Level 3 onto priority weapons programs.
Do we need Level 3?
On Priority Programs, yes. For most weapons subcontracts, Level 2 suffices.
How long?
Ten to eighteen months depending on level and scope.
Cost?
$150,000-$500,000+ for weapons platform readiness.
How does ITAR interact?
Almost every weapons platform item is ITAR-controlled; every access-control decision serves both CMMC and ITAR.
What about classified work?
Classified work is outside CMMC scope; CMMC applies to CUI on contractor systems.

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