CMMC Consulting Services
The 2026 CMMC certification deadline is approaching fast. Our team led CMMC readiness at Google and Mandiant and brings 3 former 3PAO Lead Assessors plus a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) to every engagement. We know what assessors expect because we are assessors.
Start Your CMMC ReadinessThe Challenge: 2026 Certification Bottleneck
The defense industrial base is facing a compliance reckoning. Organizations that delay CMMC preparation risk losing contract eligibility entirely.
The Deadline Is Real
CMMC requirements are being written into DoD contracts now. By 2026, certification will be a prerequisite for contract award, not a nice-to-have. Organizations without certification will be ineligible to bid.
Self-Assessment Is Not Enough
Level 2 contractors handling CUI will require third-party assessment by a C3PAO. Self-assessment scores that haven't been validated against real assessment methodology create a false sense of readiness, and lead to failed certifications.
The Stakes Are High
False claims about CMMC compliance carry legal risk under the False Claims Act. SPRS scores must be accurate and defensible. The margin for error is zero.
CMMC Maturity Levels
Understanding where your organization falls, and what certification requires at each level.
Level 1: Foundational
15 practices derived from FAR 52.204-21. Protects Federal Contract Information (FCI). Annual self-assessment required. Appropriate for contractors who do not handle CUI.
Level 2: Advanced
110 practices aligned to NIST SP 800-171. Protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Requires triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO for critical programs. The level most defense contractors must achieve.
Level 3: Expert
Based on a subset of NIST SP 800-172 enhanced requirements. Protects CUI against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Requires government-led assessment by DIBCAC. Reserved for the most sensitive programs.
Why Traverge for CMMC
Mandiant-Tested Methodology
Our team led CMMC readiness efforts at Google and Mandiant, organizations that set the standard for security operations. That enterprise-grade rigor is built into every engagement.
The Assessor Perspective
With 3 former 3PAO Lead Assessors and a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) on the team, we prepare you for exactly what the assessment looks like. No surprises. No gaps.
CMMC / FedRAMP Alignment
Many organizations pursue CMMC alongside FedRAMP or DoD IL authorizations. We unify compliance efforts across frameworks, eliminating redundant work and accelerating timelines.
Veteran-Owned
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we understand the defense mission firsthand. Our team speaks the language of DoD contracting and knows what's at stake for the defense industrial base.
CMMC Service Offerings
Readiness Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture against CMMC Level 2 requirements with a detailed gap analysis and remediation roadmap.
2–4 weeksCUI Scoping & Data Flow Analysis
Identify where CUI enters, resides, and exits your environment. Proper scoping reduces assessment scope, cost, and complexity.
2–3 weeksSSP Development
System Security Plan and supporting documentation built to satisfy NIST SP 800-171 requirements and C3PAO assessment expectations.
6–10 weeksPOA&M Management
Plan of Action and Milestones development, tracking, and remediation support to close gaps before assessment.
VariesC3PAO Assessment Preparation
Mock assessments, evidence collection, interview coaching, and final readiness validation to ensure a clean certification.
4–6 weeksSPRS Score Validation
Independent review of your Supplier Performance Risk System score to ensure accuracy and defensibility under the False Claims Act.
1–2 weeksDon't Wait for the 2026 Deadline
Start your CMMC certification journey with a team that has the assessor perspective built in.
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