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You keep the written snapshot either way ## How Our CMMC Engagements Work Pick the starting point that matches where you are today. Most clients begin with a gap assessment and move through the stages as budget and deadlines allow. Stage 1 ### CMMC Gap Assessment 2–4 weeks Establish your real position against Level 1 or Level 2 before you commit budget to remediation. - CUI scoping workshop and data-flow mapping - Control-by-control assessment (17 or 110 controls) - Scored SPRS-style self-assessment result - Prioritized remediation roadmap with effort estimates Stage 2 ### Remediation Program 3–6 months We implement the controls — technical and documentary — rather than handing you a report and walking away. - MFA, encryption, logging, and access-control rollout - System Security Plan (SSP) authored and maintained - POA&M built and tracked to closure - Policy and procedure set mapped to NIST 800-171 Stage 3 ### Audit Readiness & Sustainment 4–8 weeks, then ongoing A dry-run assessment against the actual C3PAO methodology, followed by continuous compliance support. - Mock assessment with evidence review - Evidence library assembled and indexed - C3PAO coordination and assessor Q&A prep - Annual reassessment and change management Start Your CMMC Journey ## What You Actually Receive Scored gap assessment with your current SPRS self-assessment score System Security Plan (SSP) covering every in-scope control Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) with owners and dates Full policy and procedure set mapped to NIST 800-171 Evidence library organized the way a C3PAO assessor expects it Executive-ready status reporting for your leadership and primes ## Who Needs CMMC? DoD prime contractors handling CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) Subcontractors in the defense industrial base (DIB) Manufacturers producing parts or assemblies for military programs Construction firms working on DoD facility projects Automotive suppliers to defense vehicle programs Any organization responding to DoD RFPs requiring CMMC ## Why It Matters ### Win DoD Contracts CMMC certification is becoming mandatory for DoD contract eligibility. Get certified before your competitors and secure your pipeline. ### Protect CUI Data Implement the 110 security controls required to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across your environment. ### Avoid Costly Delays Non-compliance can delay contract awards by months. Our structured approach gets you audit-ready on a predictable timeline. ## How TRNSFRM Gets You There 1 Gap assessment against CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 requirements to identify what's missing. 2 System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) development. 3 Technical remediation — implementing controls like MFA, encryption, access management, and logging. 4 Policy and procedure documentation aligned to NIST 800-171 controls. 5 Pre-audit readiness review to ensure you'll pass the C3PAO assessment. 6 Ongoing monitoring and continuous compliance support post-certification. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is CMMC and why does it matter? ### What's the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2? ### How long does it take to get CMMC certified? ### Do subcontractors need CMMC too? ### Can TRNSFRM be our C3PAO assessor? ## Other frameworks & resources [ ### CMMC Level 2 Definitive Guide Deep-dive on controls, cost, and process. ](/guides/cmmc-level-2)[ ### NIST 800-171 Federal contractor controls. ](/frameworks/nist)[ ### ISO 27001 International ISMS certification. ](/frameworks/iso-27001)[ ### HIPAA Healthcare PHI protection. ](/frameworks/hipaa)[ ### FTC Safeguards Auto dealer & finance rule. ](/frameworks/ftc-safeguards)[ ### ITAR Defense export controls. ](/frameworks/itar)[ ### Free Compliance Checklist Score yourself in 10 minutes. ](/compliance-checklist)[ ### Case Studies Real certification outcomes. ](/case-studies)[ ### vCISO Leadership Strategic security guidance. ](/vciso) ![Jeff Dennis, Founder & CEO of TRNSFRM](/assets/jeff-dennis-DHbKudnK.png) A note from our CEO > “Frameworks like CMMC, NIST, and HIPAA aren't just paperwork — they're the difference between winning the next contract and losing it. We've walked dozens of organizations through certification. Let's talk about your path.” Jeff Dennis Founder & CEO, TRNSFRM Talk to Jeff about your framework ## Ready to Get Compliant? No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation with an expert to map out your risks, gaps, and next steps. Start Your CMMC Journey Not ready to book? Get Your Cyber Score — it's free. [Call Now](tel:+18777776855)Book Call