CMMC compliance for prime contractors
CMMC Compliance for Prime Contractors
DoD prime contractors carry CMMC obligations and must flow them down through thousands of subs. We deliver Level 2 and Level 3 readiness programs, DIBCAC preparation, and supply-chain flow-down governance.
Schedule a free consultationWhy Prime Contractors Companies Need CMMC Compliance
DoD prime contractors operate the most complex CMMC environments in the defense industrial base. You hold Priority Program CUI at Level 2 and Level 3, run enterprise-scale CUI environments across dozens of programs, and must flow compliance down to thousands of Tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers while maintaining DIBCAC assessment readiness.
CUI protection at the prime level is not just a gap-remediation exercise. It requires enterprise enclave architecture, program-by-program access controls, zero-trust identity, SBOM-driven supplier assurance, and continuous monitoring that satisfies both Level 2 C3PAO scrutiny and Level 3 DIBCAC government-led assessment standards under NIST SP 800-172.
Primes also carry unique contractual liabilities. DFARS 252.204-7020 requires continuous SPRS maintenance; DFARS 252.204-7021 requires flow-down to subs; DFARS 252.204-7019 and 7024 add further obligations. Non-compliance at the prime level exposes senior officials to False Claims Act liability.
We support primes across the full CMMC lifecycle: enterprise readiness, DIBCAC preparation, supplier flow-down governance, and continuous compliance operations.
CUI We Protect for Prime Contractors
Program-Level Technical Data
Enterprise TDPs for DoD major programs and sub-programs.
Source Code & Firmware
Flight-control, mission-system, and cyber effects source code.
System Design & Architecture
System-of-systems designs, ICDs, and platform architecture.
Operational & Mission Data
Mission planning data, operational parameters, and concept-of-operations documents.
Supplier AVLs & Performance Data
Approved vendor lists, supplier scorecards, and flow-down records.
Test, Qualification & Certification Data
DT&E, OT&E, and qualification results tied to defense programs.
What CMMC services do we provide for prime contractors?
End-to-end CMMC consulting, fixed-price. See how CMMC compliance works.
Gap assessment
A full review against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, with a documented SPRS score and a clear picture of where your CUI lives.
Readiness assessment
A mock assessment that mirrors the official methodology, with objective evidence collection and interview coaching.
Policy and documentation
SSP, POA&M, incident response plan and the supporting policy set, written in plain English for how you operate.
Technical controls
Network segmentation, FIPS-validated encryption, MFA, audit logging, vulnerability management and endpoint hardening.
Managed compliance
Log review, vulnerability scanning, quarterly evidence refresh and annual SSP updates between assessments.
Assessment support
Scoping, scheduling, interview coaching and on-site support during your formal assessment.
Prime Contractors: CMMC questions
When do primes need CMMC?
Primes are already subject to CMMC on new contracts under the DoD final rule. Level 2 C3PAO assessments are required on the majority of CUI contracts; Level 3 DIBCAC assessments are required on Priority Programs.
What level do primes need?
Level 2 is the baseline; Level 3 applies to Priority Programs with the most sensitive CUI.
What does DFARS 252.204-7021 require?
Prime contractors must flow CMMC requirements down to all subs that handle CUI and must verify their status before contract performance.
What is the FCA risk?
DoJ has been pursuing False Claims Act cases against primes that misrepresent NIST 800-171 implementation. CMMC assessment evidence helps substantiate SPRS claims.
How do we manage thousands of sub flow-downs?
We deploy supplier risk tooling, SBOM assurance, and scorecarding that scale across the full supply chain.
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Schedule a free CMMC consultation
We will review your contracts and DFARS clauses with you at no cost and confirm the level you need.
When was the last time you ran a cyber risk assessment?
Tell us about your environment and your contracts. We will tell you where you stand and what to fix first.