CMMC 2.0 — Defense Contractor Compliance
One failed audit.
One lost contract.
Don’t wait.
CMMC certification is now embedded across the defense supply chain. Intelecis takes Southern California contractors from gap assessment to C3PAO-ready — without disrupting operations.
✓ NSA-Accredited ✓ NIST 800-171 Specialists ✓ 111 Five-Star Reviews
✓ Orange County · LA · San Diego ✓ Founded 2010
The Risk Is Real
Non-compliance is
no longer a future
problem.
Many DoD contractors were required to submit a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment score to the Department of Defense’s SPRS portal under DFARS 252.204-7019 and 252.204-7020. Contracting officers can view those scores, and they are used during contract evaluation. Prime contractors increasingly ask for them as well. Meanwhile, the DOJ is actively pursuing False Claims Act cases against contractors that misrepresent cybersecurity compliance. If your SPRS score isn’t based on a defensible assessment, the risk isn’t just technical — it’s legal.
- Can you prove your SPRS score with documentation if a contracting officer asks?
- Does your SSP accurately reflect your current IT environment and CUI flows?
- Could you report a CUI breach to the DoD within 72 hours tonight?
How It Works
From exposed
to certified.
Three phases. One consultant. No handoffs.
Gap Assessment & SPRS Scoring
We help evaluate your entire environment against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, calculate your accurate SPRS score, and document every gap. We then help you develop a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) — written in plain language, not compliance jargon — and guide you through submitting your score to the SPRS portal with defensible supporting documentation.
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. Your team stays involved throughout so your C3PAO assessor finds nothing outstanding.
Certification & Ongoing Monitoring
We help prepare full evidence packages, run mock assessments, and walk your team through the C3PAO audit. After certification, we help you stay compliant year-round — so annual affirmations and triennial renewals never catch you off guard.
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.
Foundational
01
Level 1
For contractors handling Federal Contract Information without access to CUI. Covers essential cybersecurity hygiene.
- Annual self-assessment — no third-party auditor
- Based on FAR 52.204-21
- Suited for non-technical, limited-CUI suppliers
Most Common
02
Level 2
For contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information. If your prime passes DoD work to you, this is almost certainly your level.
- Third-party C3PAO assessment required
- Annual affirmation between cycles
- Aligned to NIST SP 800-171 — 110 practices
Expert
03
Level 3
For contractors on the DoD’s most sensitive programs — advanced weapons systems, classified research, and critical national security infrastructure.
- Government-led DCMA assessment (not C3PAO)
- Based on NIST SP 800-172
- Designed to defend against nation-state threats
By the Numbers
Southern California’s most
trusted CMMC partner.
Since 2010, Intelecis has protected defense contractors, manufacturers, and engineers across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
111
Five-star Google reviews across OC, LA & San Diego
110
NIST 800-171 controls implemented for Level 2
3×
False Claims Act penalty on inaccurate SPRS attestations
72h
DoD incident reporting window under DFARS 252.204-7012
Service Areas
CMMC compliance
across Southern California.
Select your county and city for local CMMC guidance specific to defense contractors in your area.
Don't see your city? We serve the entire Southern California region.
More cities being added regularly. Call us — we'll cover your area.
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.
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.
We Close Gaps, Not Just Name Them
A gap report you have to act on yourself isn’t compliance — it’s homework. Intelecis helps implement every missing control, policy, and documentation requirement — and works alongside your team throughout. When your C3PAO assesses, there’s nothing left to find.
One Consultant, Start to Finish
No ticketing systems. No rotating staff. A dedicated Intelecis consultant manages your compliance program from kickoff through certification and every renewal after — the same expert throughout.
Full Documentation Package
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.
Compliance That Doesn’t Lapse
CMMC requires annual affirmations and triennial re-assessments. Intelecis monitors your posture continuously so your certification — and your contracts — never quietly expire.
Southern California Specialists
Aerospace in Anaheim. Naval supply chain in San Diego. Defense manufacturers across LA. We work with contractors like yours every week — we know your environment before we walk in.
Who It Applies To
If you’re in the supply
chain, this is you.
CMMC requirements flow through every tier — including subcontractors who never sign directly with the DoD.
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers
Anaheim, Fullerton, and LA basin facilities supplying DoD prime contractors — electronics, components, and assemblies.
Engineering & Technical Services
Systems integration, technical consulting, and R&D support for government contractors or primes at any tier.
Naval Supply Chain — San Diego
Vendors and service providers supporting naval programs across San Diego, South Bay, and the surrounding corridors.
Defense IT & MSPs
Managed service providers handling systems for defense contractors are themselves in scope. If your client is DoD-adjacent, so are you.
Electronics & Component Suppliers
OC and LA manufacturers whose components end up in defense systems — regardless of how many tiers removed from the prime.
Professional & Logistics Services
Legal, accounting, logistics, and consulting firms handling Controlled Unclassified Information on behalf of defense clients.
Common Questions
Answered
plainly.
No acronym soup. No compliance theatre. Just direct answers to what defense contractors actually ask.
How long does Level 2 certification take?
For most OC and LA contractors, 4–9 months from gap assessment to C3PAO certification. Companies with stronger existing security postures have completed it in under 4 months. Your free account review gives you a realistic timeline specific to your environment.
We're a subcontractor. Does CMMC apply to us?
Almost certainly yes, if you handle any CUI from a prime’s DoD program. CMMC requirements flow down through the supply chain via DFARS 252.204-7012. Even without a direct DoD contract, if you process, store, or transmit CUI, you’re in scope.
Can we lose an active contract over non-compliance?
Yes. CMMC requirements are now embedded as go/no-go conditions in new contracts. Prime contractors are required to flow requirements to their subcontractors — non-compliant vendors can be removed from supply chains at renewal without recourse.
We have NIST 800-171 in place. Is that enough?
Your NIST work counts — CMMC Level 2 is built on NIST SP 800-171. But CMMC adds a formal third-party certification requirement that self-attestation doesn’t satisfy. We’ll review your documentation and identify precisely what gaps remain before any commitment.
How much does CMMC Level 2 compliance cost?
For a 25–200 employee Southern California contractor, total cost including remediation, documentation, and C3PAO assessment typically ranges from $40,000 to $150,000 depending on your starting environment. We provide a fixed-cost gap assessment first — so you see the full picture before committing.
What happens to our certification after we pass?
Level 2 requires annual affirmations and C3PAO reassessment every three years. Any gap in your controls or documentation can invalidate your certification — and your DoD contract eligibility with it. Intelecis monitors your posture year-round to prevent that.
Book Your Free CMMC Account Review
Tell us about your contracts. We’ll tell you what’s at risk.
Your next contract
requires this.
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We’ll assess your environment, document every gap, and tell you exactly what certification will take — before you commit to anything.
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