CMMC compliance for tier 2/3 subcontractors
CMMC Compliance for Tier 2/3 Subcontractors
Tier 2 and Tier 3 defense subs carry CMMC obligations on small-business budgets. We deliver Level 2 readiness programs sized for your headcount, margin, and contract portfolio.
Schedule a free consultationWhy Tier 2/3 Subcontractors Companies Need CMMC Compliance
Tier 2 and Tier 3 defense subcontractors make up the vast majority of the defense industrial base. You provide machined parts, electronics sub-assemblies, cables, harnesses, connectors, tooling, specialty services, and more to Tier 1 subs and primes. Almost every PO you accept on defense work carries CUI flow-down.
The pressure is real. Primes and Tier 1s are pushing CMMC Level 2 down to new awards, and a sub without a readiness program will lose qualification as awards refresh. Meanwhile, the same sub must run CMMC on a fraction of the IT and security staff a prime can deploy.
Export control compounds the problem. Most defense work is ITAR or EAR controlled, which means access control decisions are both CMMC and export questions simultaneously.
We specialize in right-sized CMMC for Tier 2/3 subs. Fixed-price, AS9100-aligned, scoped to fit small and mid-size suppliers.
CUI We Protect for Tier 2/3 Subs
Prime-Furnished Drawings
Drawings and models from primes and Tier 1s.
Routing & Process Sheets
Manufacturing routings and process specs.
FAIRs & Inspection Records
FAIRs and quality records tied to CUI parts.
Material Certs
Specialty metals and other DFARS-compliant material documentation.
POs & Flow-Downs
Prime and Tier 1 POs citing DFARS 7012 and related clauses.
Supplier Data
AVLs and supplier quality data.
What CMMC services do we provide for tier 2/3 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 Subcontractors: CMMC questions
When do we need CMMC?
Flow-down is already hitting new awards.
What CUI do we have?
Drawings, routings, FAIRs, material certs, and POs tied to defense work.
Level 2 or Level 1?
Level 2 if you handle CUI; Level 1 if you only handle FCI.
Do we need a full-time security person?
No; our managed compliance service fills the role.
More defense contractors industries we serve
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.