CMMC 2.0 Compliance · Serving WA · OR · ID · MT
CMMC Compliance for DoD Contractors
— Real Controls, Not Paperwork
inTech Consulting helps Pacific Northwest defense contractors achieve CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 certification through gap assessments, SPRS scoring, SSP/POA&M documentation, continuous monitoring, and C3PAO preparation. Typical CMMC Level 2 engagements run $25,000–$75,000 over 6–12 months depending on your current maturity.
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What Is CMMC 2.0 Compliance?
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) 2.0 is the Department of Defense's required cybersecurity standard for any company that handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in the defense supply chain. Starting in 2025-2026, CMMC certification is required to bid on most DoD contracts — no certification, no contract.
CMMC 2.0 has three levels:
- Level 1 (Foundational) — 17 basic security practices. Self-assessment required annually. For contractors handling FCI only.
- Level 2 (Advanced) — 110 security controls from NIST SP 800-171. Third-party assessment by a C3PAO required every 3 years. For contractors handling CUI.
- Level 3 (Expert) — 110+ controls from NIST 800-171 plus a subset of NIST 800-172. Government-led assessment. For the highest-risk contractors.
inTech Consulting has extensive experience guiding manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and other defense contractors through CMMC 2.0 compliance across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
Who It's For
Does Your Business Need CMMC Certification?
✓ You Likely Need CMMC
- You're a prime contractor or subcontractor with the Department of Defense
- You handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- You're a manufacturer or aerospace supplier in the DoD supply chain
- Your DoD contracts include DFARS 252.204-7012 or CMMC clauses
- You're losing bids because you can't attest to CMMC compliance
- You're planning to pursue DoD contracts in the next 12–24 months
✕ You Probably Don't Need CMMC
- You have no DoD contracts or connection to the defense supply chain
- Your business is purely commercial with no federal customers
- You need other compliance frameworks like HIPAA or SOC 2 — see Compliance & Risk
- You're outside the Pacific Northwest region
Why Certification Matters
Why Your MSP's CMMC Status Is Your Problem Too
When you're a DoD contractor, every vendor touching your environment becomes part of your compliance perimeter. That's flow-down — and it's where most contractors get burned. An MSP without CMMC certification isn't just a gap on a checklist. It's an audit finding waiting to happen, a stalled contract award, and in worst cases, a False Claims Act exposure.
inTech Consulting is now CMMC Level 1 certified. That changes what we bring to your environment:
- Reduced flow-down risk.Your assessor sees a certified partner, not an unknown variable.
- Faster audit cycles.We've already produced the evidence, run the assessments, and stood up the controls — for ourselves. We know what your C3PAO is looking for because we've handed it over.
- Operational fluency.Certification isn't theory for us. Every recommendation we make has been pressure-tested against the framework in our own environment first.
For aerospace, defense, and manufacturing clients pursuing or maintaining CMMC, working with a certified MSP isn't a nice-to-have. It's the cleanest path to a defensible compliance posture.
What's Included
The Complete CMMC Compliance Program
Everything you need to pass a C3PAO assessment and maintain ongoing compliance.
CMMC Gap Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of your current environment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. You receive a written gap analysis, SPRS self-assessment score, and prioritized remediation roadmap.
SSP & POA&M Documentation
System Security Plan and Plan of Action & Milestones — the core documents every CMMC assessor will examine. We build audit-ready documentation aligned to your actual environment.
Technical Control Implementation
Deploy the technical controls CMMC requires — MFA, EDR, encryption, audit logging, access control, vulnerability management, and CUI handling procedures.
CUI Enclave Architecture
Design and deploy segregated CUI enclaves that isolate sensitive defense information from your general network — dramatically reducing your CMMC scope and assessment cost.
Policies & Staff Training
CMMC-aligned policies, procedures, and incident response plans. Security awareness training for all staff with documented completion — required evidence for your assessment.
C3PAO Assessment Support
We coordinate with your C3PAO (CMMC Third Party Assessor Organization), prepare evidence packages, and support your team through the actual assessment — so you're never facing the assessor alone.
Our Proven Framework
How We Get Defense Contractors CMMC-Certified
A proven 4-phase CMMC methodology tuned for Pacific Northwest defense contractors.
Gap Assessment & SPRS
Month 1: Full assessment against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, SPRS scoring, CUI data flow mapping, and written remediation roadmap with realistic timelines.
Remediate & Document
Month 2–6: Deploy technical controls, build CUI enclave, develop SSP/POA&M documentation, implement policies, and train staff. Evidence collection begins.
Pre-Assessment Readiness
Month 7–9: Mock assessment to identify remaining gaps. Evidence package preparation, C3PAO selection support, and team interview coaching before the real assessment.
Assessment & Maintain
Month 10+: Support during C3PAO assessment, post-certification continuous monitoring, annual SPRS updates, and ongoing maintenance through your 3-year certification cycle.
Representative Example
How We Got A PNW Manufacturer From SPRS Score -32 To CMMC Level 2 Ready
Industry
Defense Manufacturing
Company Size
85 employees
Result
SPRS +110
The Challenge
An 85-person Pacific Northwest defense manufacturer was at serious risk of losing $3M in annual DoD contracts. Their prime contractor had notified them that CMMC Level 2 certification would soon be required for contract renewal. Their initial SPRS self-assessment came back at -32 out of 110 — meaning they were missing most required controls. Leadership was considering whether to exit the defense market entirely rather than invest in compliance.
How inTech Helped
We executed a focused 9-month CMMC readiness program:
- CUI Enclave Design — Built a segregated network enclave that isolated defense work, dramatically reducing CMMC assessment scope.
- 110 Control Implementation — Deployed MFA, EDR, encryption, audit logging, and access controls across the enclave.
- SSP & POA&M — Built 400+ pages of audit-ready documentation aligned to actual operations.
- Staff Training & Mock Assessment — Trained 85 employees on CUI handling and ran a full mock assessment before engaging the C3PAO.
The Result
The manufacturer achieved CMMC Level 2 readiness with measurable wins:
- SPRS score improved from -32 to +110 — a perfect self-assessment score
- $3M in annual DoD contracts preserved — and positioned to bid on additional work
- CUI enclave reduced assessment scope by approximately 70%, lowering ongoing compliance costs
- New contracts won thanks to CMMC readiness differentiating them from non-compliant competitors
"CMMC was going to cost us our business. inTech got us from an absolute disaster to CMMC Level 2 ready in 9 months. Not only did we keep our DoD work — we've won more contracts since."
— Operations Director, Defense Manufacturing Client
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does CMMC Certification Cost?
CMMC engagements from inTech Consulting typically cost $15,000–$60,000 depending on your target level, company size, and current maturity. CMMC Level 1 readiness runs $15,000–$30,000 (self-assessment). CMMC Level 2 readiness runs $25,000–$60,000 (third-party C3PAO assessment required). After certification, ongoing compliance monitoring runs $1,500–$5,000 per month. The C3PAO assessment itself is a separate cost paid directly to the assessor (typically $10,000–$40,000).
💡 DoD contract value consideration: Even the higher-end CMMC engagement cost is typically less than 1-2% of one year's DoD contract revenue. For most contractors, the math on CMMC investment vs. lost contracts is very clear.
Pricing Goes Higher When:
- You're starting with a deeply negative SPRS score
- Your environment is complex with legacy systems
- You handle large volumes of CUI across many systems
- You need accelerated timelines due to contract deadlines
Pricing Goes Lower When:
- You implement a CUI enclave to reduce scope dramatically
- You're already a managed IT or cybersecurity client
- You have existing security controls from other frameworks
- Your environment is standardized and cloud-based
Need a precise CMMC quote? Book a free CMMC gap assessment
Why inTech Consulting
Why Defense Contractors Trust inTech For CMMC
Deep CMMC Experience
We've guided manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and defense contractors across WA, OR, ID, and MT through CMMC 2.0 readiness — from gap assessments to SPRS scoring to C3PAO assessment day.
OMWBE & PWSBE Certified
Certified Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Public Works Small Business Enterprise — plus expertise in federal contracting makes us a natural fit for DoD suppliers.
CUI Enclave Specialists
We're experts at designing CUI enclaves that reduce CMMC assessment scope by up to 70% — saving you money on assessment costs and ongoing compliance.
C3PAO Coordination
We have established relationships with multiple C3PAOs and help you select the right one. During your assessment, we coordinate directly with the assessor so your team isn't navigating it alone.
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Zero-risk engagement. If you're not confident in our CMMC program within 90 days, we refund 100% of your fees. No other PNW CMMC consultant offers this guarantee.
PNW-Based Team
Our CMMC specialists are based in the Pacific Northwest. We come onsite to manufacturing floors, aerospace facilities, and defense supplier offices across WA, OR, ID, and MT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About CMMC 2.0
How long does CMMC Level 2 certification take?
A typical CMMC Level 2 readiness program takes 9–12 months from kickoff to C3PAO assessment. Month 1 is gap assessment and SPRS scoring. Months 2–6 focus on remediation — deploying technical controls, building CUI enclaves, and developing SSP/POA&M documentation. Months 7–9 are pre-assessment readiness including mock assessments. The actual C3PAO assessment typically takes 2–4 weeks. Businesses starting from a deeply negative SPRS score may need 15+ months.
How much does CMMC Level 2 certification cost for a 50-person manufacturer?
A 50-person Pacific Northwest defense manufacturer typically invests $30,000–$55,000 for a full CMMC Level 2 readiness program including gap assessment, SPRS scoring, CUI enclave design, SSP/POA&M documentation, technical control implementation, staff training, and assessment support. The C3PAO assessment itself is a separate $15,000–$30,000 cost paid directly to the assessor. Ongoing compliance monitoring runs $2,000–$4,000 per month.
What's the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2?
CMMC Level 1 requires 17 basic cybersecurity practices and is for contractors handling only Federal Contract Information (FCI). Level 1 is self-assessed annually. CMMC Level 2 requires all 110 security controls from NIST SP 800-171 and is for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Level 2 requires a third-party assessment by a C3PAO every 3 years. Most defense contractors handling any sensitive information need Level 2 — Level 1 alone is rarely sufficient for serious DoD work.
Do I need CMMC if I only have one DoD contract?
Yes — if that DoD contract includes the CMMC clause (or handles FCI/CUI), you need certification regardless of contract size. However, you don't have to bring your entire business into CMMC scope. We design CUI enclaves that segregate your defense work from the rest of your operations — dramatically reducing the scope, cost, and complexity of CMMC compliance. Many of our clients have just one DoD contract but still need certification.
What is SPRS and why does my score matter?
The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is the DoD's database for tracking contractor cybersecurity self-assessments. Every DoD contractor handling CUI must submit an annual SPRS score based on NIST SP 800-171. Scores range from -203 (worst) to +110 (best). Prime contractors can see your SPRS score — and they increasingly refuse to work with subcontractors who have negative scores. A strong SPRS score isn't just about CMMC readiness; it's now a contract qualification requirement in the defense supply chain.
Does inTech perform the C3PAO assessment?
No — the CMMC framework specifically prohibits the same organization from preparing you AND performing your assessment. inTech prepares you for the assessment, and a separate certified C3PAO (CMMC Third Party Assessor Organization) performs the actual assessment. We have established relationships with multiple C3PAOs, help you select the right one for your situation, and coordinate with them throughout the assessment process. This separation protects the integrity of your certification.
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If you are reading this, a prime contractor or a contracting officer probably just told you something about CMMC, NIST 800-171, or DFARS 252.204-7012, and now your weekend is ruined. We get it. Most Kent aerospace suppliers we work with had the same Friday afternoon.
The good news is that CMMC is not exotic. The 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls are the same 110 controls smart MSPs have been recommending for a decade. The work is real. The path is well-mapped. The timeline is 9 to 18 months for most Kent businesses pursuing Level 2 readiness, depending on your starting point.
We are inTech Consulting, headquartered at 25725 101st Ave SE in Kent. Our team has guided dozens of Pacific Northwest manufacturers and defense contractors through CMMC, SPRS submissions, POA&Ms, and full third-party assessments. This page tells you what to expect, what it costs, and what we will not promise.