CMMC compliance for tier 2/3 aerospace subcontractors
CMMC Compliance for Tier 2/3 Aerospace Subcontractors
Tier 2 and Tier 3 aerospace subcontractors carry all the CUI obligations of a prime with a fraction of the resources. We build CMMC Level 2 programs that fit your size, budget, and AS9100 quality system.
Schedule a free consultationWhy Tier 2/3 Aerospace Subcontractors Companies Need CMMC Compliance
Tier 2 and Tier 3 aerospace subcontractors are where the defense aerospace supply chain actually gets made. Machined details, sheet-metal assemblies, sub-assemblies, and specialty processing for Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and their Tier 1 suppliers flow through your shop every day. Every one of those drawings, routing sheets, FAIRs, and quality records is typically CUI under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012.
The pressure on Tier 2/3 subs is unique. Primes and Tier 1s are flowing CMMC clauses down on new POs right now, but the budget, staff, and IT sophistication of a 50-250 person sub cannot match a prime. Many subs are still running engineering on flat networks with no MFA, email as file transfer, and domain admin on every PC.
Export control compounds the CMMC problem. Most defense aerospace work is ITAR or EAR controlled. A single foreign-person visit, a supplier in the wrong jurisdiction, or a USB drive going home can create an export violation alongside a CMMC finding.
We specialize in CMMC for Tier 2/3 aerospace subs. Our programs are right-sized, AS9100-aligned, and scoped to protect what has to be protected without turning the shop into a bureaucracy.
Controlled Unclassified Information We Protect for Aerospace Subs
Aerospace Part Drawings
CATIA, NX, and SolidWorks drawings and models flowed down from Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop, and Tier 1 suppliers.
AS9102 FAIR Packages
First Article Inspection Reports that aggregate drawing, material, and inspection data for CUI parts.
Process & Routing Sheets
Manufacturing routings, process specs, and special process call-outs (NADCAP-controlled processes).
Material Certs & Specialty Metals
DFARS specialty metals compliance, mill certs, and heat numbers for aerospace grades.
Supplier & AVL Data
Prime-approved vendor lists and supplier quality data flowed down to you.
Quality & NCR Records
Non-conformance reports, MRBs, and corrective actions tied to CUI parts.
What CMMC services do we provide for tier 2/3 aerospace subcontractors?
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.
Tier 2/3 Aerospace Subcontractors: CMMC questions
What CUI do we handle?
Drawings, FAIRs, routing sheets, material certs, and quality records tied to defense aerospace programs are almost always CUI.
What level do we need?
Level 2 in almost every case.
How does ITAR interact?
CMMC addresses cybersecurity; ITAR addresses export. Both apply simultaneously to almost all defense aerospace work. Our controls respect both.
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.