The Department of Defense now requires CMMC certification for all contractors handling federal data. Houston machine shops, manufacturers, and defense suppliers that aren't compliant will be locked out of new contracts — starting now. We make certification straightforward and affordable.
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The DoD's phased rollout is already underway. Here's what you need to know.
No certification = no contracts. There is no grace period, no waiver, and no provisional certification. If you can't prove compliance, you can't compete for DoD work — period.
CMMC clauses are already appearing in new DoD solicitations. Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessments are required. Your SPRS score must be current.
Third-party C3PAO certification becomes mandatory for Level 2 contracts involving CUI. Self-assessments will no longer suffice. C3PAO calendars are filling fast.
CMMC requirements expand to option periods, existing contracts, and full DoD-wide enforcement. Every contract in the defense supply chain will require certification.
From gap assessment to certification — we handle the entire journey so you can focus on making parts.
We evaluate your current cybersecurity posture against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls and identify exactly what's missing. You get a clear roadmap with prioritized remediation steps.
We build the comprehensive documentation package that assessors require — your SSP, POA&M, network diagrams, data flow maps, and policy library.
We deploy and configure the 110 technical and administrative controls required for CMMC Level 2 — from multi-factor authentication to encrypted CUI storage.
We isolate and secure your CUI environment — including CNC machines handling controlled technical data, ERP systems, and file shares — so your scope stays manageable.
We prepare you for the third-party assessment by conducting mock audits, reviewing evidence packages, and coaching your team on what assessors will ask.
CMMC isn't one-and-done. We provide continuous monitoring, annual self-assessments, SPRS score management, and remediation support to keep you certified.
CNC machines running Windows 7, legacy PLCs on flat networks, ITAR data on shared drives — we've seen it all. We know how to secure shop floor environments without disrupting production.
Our compliance programs are built to align with exactly what C3PAO assessors look for. When the auditor walks in, your documentation, controls, and evidence packages are already in order.
We're local to the Greater Houston Metroplex. We can walk your facility, assess your physical security, segment your OT network, and be on-site when you need us.
Most CMMC consultants charge six figures. We deliver the same compliance outcome at a fraction of the cost — flat-rate packages designed for shops with 10 to 200 employees.
Precision machining for defense primes requires CMMC Level 2 if you handle CUI/ITAR technical data packages. We secure your CNC machines, CAD/CAM systems, and file transfers.
AS9100-certified shops already understand quality systems. We layer CMMC cybersecurity on top of your existing processes — not a replacement, an extension.
If your shop receives controlled drawings, weld procedures, or specifications marked CUI, CMMC applies. We help fabricators scope their environment and protect what matters.
Primes are auditing their sub-tiers now. If your customer has a DFARS clause, it flows down to you. We get subcontractors compliant before the prime comes knocking.
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a DoD requirement for all contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If you have any DoD contract or subcontract — even as a machine shop doing work for a prime — CMMC almost certainly applies to you. Level 1 covers basic FCI protection (15 controls). Level 2 covers CUI protection (110 controls from NIST 800-171).
Level 1 requires 15 basic cybersecurity practices and allows annual self-assessment. It applies if you only handle Federal Contract Information (FCI). Level 2 requires all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls and, starting November 2026, will require third-party certification by a C3PAO for most CUI contracts. If you handle ITAR data, controlled technical drawings, or any CUI markings — you need Level 2.
You will be ineligible to compete for any DoD contract that includes CMMC requirements. There is no grace period, waiver, or provisional certification. Additionally, prime contractors cannot flow CUI-related work to non-certified subcontractors — so even existing relationships are at risk.
For most small manufacturers starting from scratch, expect 6 to 12 months for Level 2 readiness. Shops already aligned with NIST 800-171 may need 3 to 6 months. The biggest bottleneck is implementing security controls and building documentation. C3PAO assessment slots are also filling fast — there are fewer than 100 authorized C3PAOs serving over 80,000 organizations.
Cost varies significantly by scope and current posture. For small machine shops (10-50 employees), our compliance programs start at a fraction of what large consulting firms charge. Our free assessment gives you an honest picture of what's needed before any commitment. Most shops find that losing even one DoD contract costs far more than achieving compliance.
We conduct mock audits that mirror the actual C3PAO assessment process, review your evidence packages for completeness, and coach your team on how to answer assessor questions. Our preparation is aligned with the 320 assessment objectives in NIST 800-171A — the same criteria assessors use to evaluate your compliance. By the time your C3PAO arrives, there are no surprises.
The October 2026 deadline is less than 6 months away. Our free assessment takes 30 minutes and shows you exactly where you stand.