One failed audit.
One lost contract.
Don’t wait.
Orange County’s defense contractors are already being evaluated on their CMMC posture. The contractors who certify first keep their programs. The ones who wait are already being replaced — quietly, without explanation, at the next renewal.
Intelecis takes OC defense contractors from gap assessment to C3PAO-ready — without disrupting operations or losing a single contract in the process.
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The Risk Is Real
Your prime already
knows your score.
Do you?
Your SPRS score is visible to every contracting officer and prime contractor you work with. If it’s wrong — or missing — you’re already at a disadvantage on your next renewal. Most OC contractors don’t find out until the work has moved to someone else.
The DOJ is actively pursuing False Claims Act cases against contractors who misrepresent their cybersecurity compliance. Under DFARS 252.204-7019 and 252.204-7020, an inaccurate SPRS submission isn’t just a compliance gap — it’s personal legal liability.
Could you look your contracting officer in the eye and defend your SPRS score right now?
DFARS 252.204-7019 requires a current assessment on file. 'We think we're compliant' is not a defensible position.
If your prime dropped you from the approved vendor list tomorrow, would you know why?
Primes are required to flow CMMC requirements down — and aren't required to explain removals.
Could you report a CUI breach to the DoD within 72 hours — tonight?
DFARS 252.204-7012 requires rapid incident reporting. Most contractors have no plan.
Most contractors call us after the bad news. A prime notified them. A contract wasn't renewed. A bid was rejected. The ones who call first don't get the bad news — they get ahead of it.
How It Works
From exposed
to certified.
Three phases. One OC-based consultant. No handoffs to offshore teams or junior staff. The same expert manages your program from kickoff through certification and every renewal after.
Gap Assessment & SPRS Scoring
We evaluate your entire environment against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, calculate your accurate SPRS score, and document every gap. We develop your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) in plain language — and guide you through submitting your score to the SPRS portal with defensible supporting documentation. No more guessing whether your score would hold up.
Remediation & Control Implementation
We help implement the controls needed to close every gap — access management, MFA, endpoint protection, audit logging, incident response planning, policy documentation, and staff training. A gap report you have to act on yourself isn’t compliance — it’s homework. We do the work alongside your team so your C3PAO assessor finds nothing outstanding.
Certification & Ongoing Protection
We prepare full evidence packages, run mock assessments, and walk your team through the C3PAO audit. After certification, we monitor your posture continuously — so annual affirmations and triennial renewals never catch you off guard, and your contracts never quietly expire.
The Three Levels
Getting the wrong level
costs you the contract.
Certification at the wrong level means your certification doesn’t satisfy your contract requirements — even after all the work is done. Most OC defense contractors fall under Level 2.
Foundational
01
Basic Cyber Hygiene
For contractors handling Federal Contract Information without access to CUI. Annual self-attestation — no third-party auditor required.
- Based on FAR 52.204-21
- Annual company affirmation
- No C3PAO assessment required
Most Common in OC
02
Advanced Cyber Hygiene
For contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information. If your prime passes DoD work to you, this is almost certainly your level — and it applies to the majority of OC defense contractors.
- Mandatory C3PAO third-party assessment
- Annual affirmation between cycles
- Aligned to NIST SP 800-171
- 3-year certification cycle
Expert
03
Expert Cyber Hygiene
For OC contractors on the DoD’s most sensitive programs — advanced weapons systems, classified research, and critical national security infrastructure.
- Government-led DCMA assessment
- Based on NIST SP 800-172
- Designed to defend against nation-state threats
— By the Numbers
Orange County’s most trusted CMMC partner.
Since 2010, Intelecis has protected OC defense contractors, manufacturers, and engineers across Anaheim, Irvine, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and the broader Orange County corridor.
Five-star Google reviews across OC, LA & San Diego
NIST 800-171 controls implemented for Level 2 certification
False Claims Act penalty on inaccurate SPRS attestations
DoD incident reporting window — most OC contractors have no plan
Why Intelecis
Built around security.
Not bolted onto it.
Most IT companies added CMMC to their service menu when contracts started requiring it. Intelecis built its practice around advanced cybersecurity — including classified military and intelligence environments — long before CMMC existed. We’re based in Fullerton. We work with OC defense contractors every week.
Military Security Foundation
Our team brings classified military intelligence experience to every engagement. NSA-accredited for Cyber Incident Response Assistance — one of the only firms in Southern California that can make that claim. This isn’t a marketing credential. It’s the difference between compliance on paper and compliance that holds up.
We Help Close Gaps — Not Just Name Them
A gap report you have to act on yourself isn’t compliance — it’s homework that sits on someone’s desk. Intelecis helps implement every missing control, policy, and documentation requirement alongside your team. When your C3PAO assessor arrives, there’s nothing left to find.
One Consultant, Start to Finish
No ticketing systems. No rotating junior staff. No explaining yourself to someone new every month. A dedicated Intelecis consultant manages your compliance program from kickoff through certification and every renewal after — the same expert, the same relationship, throughout.
Full Documentation — Walk In Ready
SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, and evidence packages — all built and maintained by Intelecis. You walk into assessment day with every document organized, current, and defensible. Not scrambling to find the right file the night before.
Compliance That Doesn’t Expire
CMMC requires annual affirmations and triennial re-assessments. Most contractors pass certification and then drift. Intelecis monitors your posture continuously — so your certification and your contracts never quietly expire while you’re focused on running the business.
Orange County Specialists
Aerospace in Anaheim. Naval supply chain in San Diego. Defense manufacturers across North OC. We work with contractors like yours every week — we understand your primes, your supply chain relationships, and your compliance exposure before we walk in the door.
Who It Applies To
If you’re in the OC
supply chain, this is you.
CMMC requirements flow through every tier of the Orange County defense supply chain — including subcontractors who never sign directly with the DoD. If your prime passes CUI to you, you’re in scope.
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers
Anaheim, Fullerton, and LA basin facilities supplying DoD prime contractors — electronics, components, and precision assemblies.
Without CMMC: your prime must find a certified supplier. They will.
Engineering & Technical Services
Systems integration, R&D support, and technical consulting for government contractors or primes at any tier across Orange County.
Without CMMC: your SOW won't be renewed, even if your work is excellent.
Naval Supply Chain
Vendors and service providers supporting naval programs — parts, logistics, and IT services tied to Navy and Marine Corps programs across SoCal.
Without CMMC: you're removed from the approved vendor list at next review.
Defense IT & MSPs
Managed service providers handling systems for OC defense contractors are themselves in scope. If your client is DoD-adjacent, so are you.
Without CMMC: your defense clients will be required to switch to certified providers.
Electronics & Component Suppliers
OC manufacturers whose components end up in defense systems — regardless of how many tiers removed from the prime contractor.
Without CMMC: tier separation doesn't protect you if CUI flows to your facility.
Professional & Logistics Services
Legal, accounting, logistics, and consulting firms handling Controlled Unclassified Information on behalf of OC defense clients.
Without CMMC: handling CUI without certification exposes your firm to False Claims Act liability.
Common Questions
Answered
plainly.
No acronym soup. No compliance theatre. Direct answers to what OC defense contractors actually ask — and what it means for your business.
How long does Level 2 certification take for an OC contractor?
For most OC contractors, 4–9 months from gap assessment to C3PAO certification. Aerospace firms in Anaheim and Fullerton with existing quality management systems like ISO 9001 or AS9100 often complete it in under 4 months. Your free account review gives you a realistic timeline based on your specific environment — not a generic estimate.
Can we actually lose a contract we've held for years?
Yes — and it usually happens quietly. You don’t get a formal notice. Your prime just doesn’t renew your subcontract, doesn’t include you in the next task order, or removes you from the approved vendor list. By the time you know, the work has moved to someone else. CMMC is a go/no-go condition now. Primes are not required to explain removals.
We're a subcontractor. Does CMMC really apply to us?
Almost certainly yes — and this surprises most OC subcontractors. If you handle any CUI from a prime’s DoD program, CMMC requirements flow directly to you via DFARS 252.204-7012. Even without a direct DoD contract. Even if your prime never mentioned CMMC. This is the most common situation we see in Orange County.
We have NIST 800-171 in place. Isn't that enough?
Your NIST work counts — CMMC Level 2 is built on NIST SP 800-171 — but CMMC adds a mandatory third-party certification requirement that self-attestation cannot satisfy. Contracting officers know the difference. We’ll review your documentation and tell you precisely what gaps remain before you commit to anything.
What is the False Claims Act risk my CFO keeps mentioning?
Under the DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, contractors who submit an inaccurate SPRS score can be prosecuted under the False Claims Act — which carries treble damages (3× the contract value) plus penalties per claim. This is not theoretical. The DOJ has settled multiple cases. If your SPRS score isn’t based on a defensible, documented assessment, the risk is real and personal.
How much does CMMC Level 2 actually cost?
For a 25–200 employee OC contractor, total cost including remediation, documentation, and C3PAO assessment typically ranges from $40,000 to $150,000 depending on your starting environment. Compare that to losing a multi-year DoD contract. We provide a fixed-cost gap assessment first — so you see the full picture before committing to anything.
Book Your Free CMMC Account Review
Tell us about your OC contracts. We’ll tell you exactly what’s at risk — and what it would take to protect them.
Your next OC contract requires this. Start now.
One conversation. No obligation. You'll know exactly where you stand — and what it would take to protect your contracts — before you commit to anything.
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Orange County Cities
CMMC compliance
across every OC market.
Intelecis serves defense contractors across all of Orange County — from Anaheim’s aerospace corridor to the naval supply chain running through the South Bay. Select your city for local CMMC guidance.
One of the most aerospace-dense cities in SoCal. Major defense primes, advanced manufacturing, and a deep subcontractor ecosystem. CMMC is hitting Anaheim’s defense community hard.
Home to Intelecis headquarters. A significant cluster of defense subcontractors, aerospace manufacturers, and engineering firms in the North OC corridor.
A hub for defense IT firms and advanced engineering contractors. CMMC is reaching Irvine’s technology sector — many firms don’t realize they’re in scope.
At the center of the most active defense supply chains in the western US. Manufacturers, logistics providers, and engineering firms are encountering CMMC requirements through prime flow-down.
Significant concentration of defense consultants and engineering firms operating as sophisticated subcontractors on high-value DoD programs. Now facing Level 2 requirements.
A proud aerospace manufacturing heritage. The deep subcontractor ecosystem here — machining, composites, electronics — is now fully in CMMC Level 2 scope.
Positioned between Newport Beach’s professional corridor and Irvine’s tech hub. Defense technology firms face CMMC Level 2 requirements flowing from prime contracts.
Surrounded by defense prime contractors in Anaheim, Fullerton, and Tustin. Subcontractors in Orange are directly in the CMMC flow-down path — often without knowing it.
Home of the former MCAS Tustin. A continuing defense manufacturing sector now facing CMMC requirements flowing through prime contractor relationships across OC.
Industrial parks hosting defense subcontractors, electronics manufacturers, and supply chain firms. Many are encountering CMMC requirements for the first time through their prime relationships.
At the intersection of North OC and the LA basin. Defense component manufacturers and suppliers are seeing CMMC requirements appear in their DoD-adjacent contracts at an accelerating rate.
Serving all of Orange County — your city, your supply chain, your contracts.
Don’t see your city listed? Call us — we cover the entire OC region and we’ll get to you.
